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SD52 HFM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,712 mi
Last recorded175,712 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 HFM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 175,712 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 174,174 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 174,169 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 172,763 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 171,372 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 171,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 168,653 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 168,653 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 166,605 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 160,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains to rear,both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 154,883 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 147,945 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 147,945 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 138,350 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 129,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

alternator belt cracking

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Oct 2014 129,108 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

alternator belt cracking

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Oct 2013 119,136 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 104,535 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 91,745 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 91,741 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,997 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,085 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 54,083 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,227 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,604 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,768 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,359 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 22,684 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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SD52 HFM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 SD52 HFM, 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 SD52 HFM registered?

SD52 HFM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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