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SH52 YYE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,476 mi
Last recorded123,476 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 YYE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 123,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 123,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 114,466 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has movement but not insecure

Rear both inner sills corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,205 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 109,174 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Rear near and offside shock abs covers adrift

Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear near and offside shock abs covers adrift

Fail 11 Jan 2017 99,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear near and offside shock abs covers adrift

Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shocks bump shock absorbers bump stops cracked

nsr light lens cracked

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 94,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shocks bump shock absorbers bump stops cracked

nsr light lens cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 90,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

fuel filler neck rusty

near and offside rear shock abs covers adrift

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,225 miles

Oil leak

near and offside rear shock abs covers adrift

Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,538 miles

Oil leak

near and offside rear shock abs covers adrift

Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near and offside rear shocker abs covers insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,414 miles

near and offside rear shock absorber covers adrift

Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,982 miles

front wiperblades smearing screen

near and offside rear shock abs covers adrift

Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,982 miles

rear shock abs cover damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2009 55,946 miles

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

rear shock abs cover damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 29 Dec 2006 38,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 29 Dec 2006 38,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,945 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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SH52 YYE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver 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 SH52 YYE, 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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SH52 YYE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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