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FM52 KHG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,689 mi
Last recorded126,689 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 KHG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 126,689 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 126,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR FLEXI TO CYLINDERS (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING AROUND SIDE WALL

Fail 26 Apr 2017 120,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour CRACKED LENSE (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR FLEXI TO CYLINDERS (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING AROUND SIDE WALL

Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,983 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs slightly corroded and lipped on inner edges

engine coolant leak (possible header bottle)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 114,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs slightly corroded and lipped on inner edges

engine coolant leak (possible header bottle)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,655 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2015 108,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 103,268 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes have been greased

Fail 22 Apr 2014 103,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,579 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 91,579 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,474 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 52,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,390 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,468 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 45,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,600 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,410 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,314 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 KHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FM52 KHG, 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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FM52 KHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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