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MM52 UPA

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,783 mi
Last recorded117,783 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 UPA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 117,783 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 117,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 114,116 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal axle repaired solid and not affecting fuctionality (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 110,185 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,187 miles

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

Noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

centre rear seat belt missing.

windscreen washer poor on offside.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 102,342 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 98,404 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 88,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,705 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers insecure.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,440 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 73,591 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2011 73,591 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,444 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

strongly advise slight play in nearside front steering arm.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,673 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 55,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,865 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,988 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,311 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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MM52 UPA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MM52 UPA, 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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MM52 UPA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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