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MM52 NSU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,262 mi
Last recorded120,262 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 NSU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2019 120,262 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both front. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise oil leak.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 118,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 118,823 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 113,006 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,659 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 80,384 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 80,336 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 62,176 miles

Slight noise from nearside rear bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,547 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 53,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,443 miles

OS wiperblade slight split

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,216 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 45,216 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,607 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 22 Jan 2009 35,267 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,556 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 23,280 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 23,277 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,701 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)

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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MM52 NSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MM52 NSU, 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 MM52 NSU registered?

MM52 NSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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