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MA52 HKE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,859 mi
Last recorded88,859 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 HKE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 88,859 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 88,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 78,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ............ and o/s/front............. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy .....and o/s/rear....... (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 76,355 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 69,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ....and o/s/front..... (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 61,004 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 52,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 46,503 miles

slight play osf wheel

Fail 23 Jul 2016 46,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play osf wheel

Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,617 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2015 43,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

gearbox has slight oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2013 38,306 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 38,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

frount wipers split

Pass 13 Aug 2011 31,724 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,643 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,746 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 24,746 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 20,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,822 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 16,822 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,759 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,436 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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MA52 HKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA52 HKE, 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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MA52 HKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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