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MW52 NHG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,516 mi
Last recorded131,516 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 NHG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 131,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 128,183 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 128,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 126,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drive shaft bearing slightly worn

slight play both rear top mounts

Pass 26 Feb 2020 125,161 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 125,161 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 125,127 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 120,202 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 110,376 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 101,476 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 101,476 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,362 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 93,362 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,958 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,233 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 77,233 miles

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,224 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,654 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 66,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,155 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,732 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,461 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 32,081 miles

front number plate cracked

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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MW52 NHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MW52 NHG, 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 MW52 NHG registered?

MW52 NHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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