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RK52 HHE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,998 mi
Last recorded128,998 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 HHE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 128,998 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 123,787 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear, outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 121,006 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 119,295 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 116,432 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre sidewall cut, but not through to cords.

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 113,942 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 109,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 109,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 101,989 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 101,989 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in O/S/F steering arm

Fail 13 Dec 2012 99,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in O/S/F steering arm

Pass 15 Dec 2011 94,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre getting low, offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2009 87,753 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 87,753 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape, nearside rear tyre tred getting low, offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2008 84,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 84,893 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 81,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2006 67,160 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 67,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 55,204 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 55,204 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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RK52 HHE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RK52 HHE, 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 RK52 HHE registered?

RK52 HHE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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