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FM52 CRX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,333 mi
Last recorded97,333 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 CRX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,333 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of n/s/f tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

light scratch marks on front screen

Fail 20 Aug 2020 97,333 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of n/s/f tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

light scratch marks on front screen

Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both head lamp lenses deteriorated.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,203 miles

both head lamp lenses deteriorated.

both wiper blades in poor cond & starting to split

Fail 24 Aug 2018 93,181 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sections of n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

both head lamp lenses deteriorated.

both wiper blades in poor cond & starting to split

Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,766 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre worn & perished on outer edge.

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 27 Aug 2016 88,260 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 85,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 85,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,746 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,149 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,682 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 63,291 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,224 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,094 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,278 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,675 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,296 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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FM52 CRX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM52 CRX, 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 FM52 CRX registered?

FM52 CRX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is FM52 CRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 CRX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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