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FM52 OED

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,862 mi
Last recorded84,862 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 OED
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 84,862 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

under vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2023 84,699 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 5 May 2023 84,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 84,091 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,692 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 82,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from w/cyl to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from w/cyl to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 81,745 miles

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

both rear springs corroding

Fail 10 May 2018 81,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear springs corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,647 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 79,170 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,428 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,428 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,699 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 72,699 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,754 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 67,753 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 62,437 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 62,435 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,318 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2012 62,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,031 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,916 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,940 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,730 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 27,730 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 17,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,368 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 11,401 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 11,141 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 OED is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OED, 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 OED is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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