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FM52 KJA

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,062 mi
Last recorded117,062 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 KJA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 117,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 117,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 96,761 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 96,761 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,904 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,367 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 61,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside rear bleed nipple snapped but not leaking

Underbody brake pipes greased up

Fail 7 Feb 2012 61,555 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside rear bleed nipple snapped but not leaking

Underbody brake pipes greased up

Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,903 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres sidewall cracking slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2010 48,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,821 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,971 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,918 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,876 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 KJA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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