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MD52 GHX

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,223 mi
Last recorded104,223 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD52 GHX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,223 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,864 miles

Rear both bump stops parted

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

brake pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017 100,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear both bump stops parted

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

brake pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

emitting oily smoke at raised idle

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 97,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 6 Apr 2016 97,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,109 miles

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

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

slight fluid seepage from steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,925 miles

NSR tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,108 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 80,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,674 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet damaged and front bumper.

dampness area of power steering rack.

nearside rear outer door trim scratched.

offside rear door/quarter panel scratched. and light scratches over vehicle.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,036 miles

back box is slightly blowing

front discs are lipped

nearside and offside rear bump stops are split through

slight leak from the power steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2011 65,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

back box is slightly blowing

front discs are lipped

nearside and offside rear bump stops are split through

slight leak from the power steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,139 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,374 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,833 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 24,891 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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MD52 GHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MD52 GHX, 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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What year was MD52 GHX registered?

MD52 GHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is MD52 GHX safe to buy?

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