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2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,916 mi
Last recorded58,916 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 SEO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 58,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 56,477 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 54,462 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 54,462 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 52,354 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishaped...

Pass 12 Jan 2017

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishaped..

Fail 12 Jan 2017

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishaped..

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,690 miles

offside rear tyre slightly cracking on the sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2016 47,690 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracking on the sidewall

Pass 30 Dec 2014 42,546 miles

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2014 40,623 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2014 40,623 miles

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,150 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,053 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,868 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,464 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack gaitor damp

Fail 22 Jan 2009 30,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack gaitor damp

Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,331 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,953 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,041 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 SEO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MX52 SEO, 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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MX52 SEO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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