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FP52 EWX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 EWX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rear bumper held in place with tape

Fail 24 Jan 2019 90,717 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rear bumper held in place with tape

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,449 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded next to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished

Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & cuts on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,760 miles

clear drivers view

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,441 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,987 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 74,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,254 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,333 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops broken

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,539 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 47,456 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,601 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,674 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,871 miles

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

offside rear tyre has different speed rating to remainder of tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,303 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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FP52 EWX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FP52 EWX, 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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FP52 EWX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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