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HT52 LOD

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,763 mi
Last recorded160,763 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 LOD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 160,763 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 160,835 miles

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine Management Light

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 154,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 152,156 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 152,149 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant bottle empty

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

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

Offside 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 7 Oct 2014 141,113 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,538 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 116,844 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both headlights milky but have a image

Pass 13 Sep 2012 104,011 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 96,908 miles

air bag light on

p.a.s pump slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,402 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 89,397 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,380 miles

p.a.s pump damp

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 54,715 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,434 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

engine missfire

Pass 19 Jan 2006 44,411 miles

power steering pump wet †front tyres getting low †nsr tyre raise and fall of block pattern †nsf wing mirror glass cracked †

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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HT52 LOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 HT52 LOD, 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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HT52 LOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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