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LA52 FTK

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,511 mi
Last recorded112,511 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 FTK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,511 miles

Front grill missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 112,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure driven on while flat 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front grill missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 106,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

front grill missing

Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,805 miles

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

front grill missing

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 2 Mar 2020 102,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function seized (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front grill missing

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,781 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 4 Mar 2019 90,781 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear metal filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking metal pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,351 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,976 miles

o/s/r fog lamp full of water

oil leak possibly from filter?

Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,441 miles

corrosion started in both rear + n/s/f coil springs

power steering fluid at minimum level

Fail 23 Feb 2015 66,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,189 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 55,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,666 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Feb 2013

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

can not read odometer reading

engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,070 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,659 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r,checked belt without disconnection

Fail 24 Feb 2011 40,659 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r,checked belt without disconnection

Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,503 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 18,963 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 14,314 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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LA52 FTK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LA52 FTK, 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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LA52 FTK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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