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FA52 HVB

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,621 mi
Last recorded84,621 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 HVB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,621 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 84,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,471 miles

o/s rear w/bearing slightly slack

Fail 3 Nov 2015 65,471 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear w/bearing slightly slack

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,612 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,006 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,634 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,406 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,207 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,035 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,581 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,180 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 38,180 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s o/s front inner brake pads worn slightly low suggest change soon

water in header tank on minimum level mark

Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,421 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 23,411 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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FA52 HVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA52 HVB, 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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What year was FA52 HVB registered?

FA52 HVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is FA52 HVB safe to buy?

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