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SH52 ZGB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,262 mi
Last recorded42,262 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 42,262 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,378 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 38,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,003 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 32,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,710 miles

engine light on

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread 195 60 15

Fail 9 Sep 2013 27,710 miles

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

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

engine light on

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread 195 60 15

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,155 miles

check front brake pads

heatgaurd at back box insecure

noise at water pump area

offside rear tyre nail plus cracking in tread

Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,802 miles

engine light on

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 9 Sep 2011 24,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine light on

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,970 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,343 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,401 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,630 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 11,630 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2006 9,666 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 ZGB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGB, 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 SH52 ZGB registered?

SH52 ZGB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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