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MX52 LFU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,785 mi
Last recorded96,785 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 LFU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 96,785 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 95,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 95,138 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer clips (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 90,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 86,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,784 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 76,776 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 70,149 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 64,332 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,090 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 60,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,961 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,108 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 52,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,065 miles

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

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,229 miles

o/s/f rack end

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2011 37,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,276 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,496 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 29,495 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,895 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,286 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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MX52 LFU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MX52 LFU, 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 MX52 LFU registered?

MX52 LFU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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The MOT history for MX52 LFU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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