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HD52 JVM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,966 mi
Last recorded158,966 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 JVM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 158,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside/front/rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside/offside (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 158,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside/front/rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside/offside (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 140,405 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside/offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear/rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 136,805 miles

Front tyres not fitted in accordance with wall instructions inner/outer

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside/offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 129,671 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres down to 3mm

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 118,688 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 118,620 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 109,692 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight misting of fuel around the fuel pump

Fail 19 Feb 2018 109,692 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight misting of fuel around the fuel pump

Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,512 miles

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

misting of fuel around diesel pump

Fail 22 Feb 2017 94,512 miles

Electrical wiring insecure top/back engine bay (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

misting of fuel around diesel pump

Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,054 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,730 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 76,730 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,716 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,932 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 61,067 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,696 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,027 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,488 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,493 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,009 miles

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)

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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HD52 JVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HD52 JVM, 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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HD52 JVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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