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MJ52 YSP

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,185 mi
Last recorded86,185 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 YSP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 86,185 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 78,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished and split

Fail 16 Jul 2013 78,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished and split

Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,014 miles

rear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished and split

Fail 30 Jul 2012 72,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,653 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 62,209 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

O/s/r tyre worn to legal minimum.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 62,209 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/r tyre worn to legal minimum.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,486 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

O/s/r tyre worn to legal minimum.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 55,486 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads worn low.

Handbrake travel.

O/s/r tyre worn to legal minimum.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,144 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 48,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,616 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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MJ52 YSP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ52 YSP, 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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MJ52 YSP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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