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BL52 WHX

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,196 mi
Last recorded78,196 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 WHX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant low

Fail 23 Jan 2017 78,191 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant low

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,578 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 76,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,858 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 70,922 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,922 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 62,566 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,566 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,465 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 63,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,652 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,286 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,118 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 48,118 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,101 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 41,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,557 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 24,344 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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BL52 WHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL52 WHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL52 WHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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