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SM52 OHH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,268 mi
Last recorded108,268 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 OHH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 108,268 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 108,260 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,260 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2016 103,260 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2015 88,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,792 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,963 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 63,781 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 63,781 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offaside front coil spring badly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,183 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,669 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 52,669 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,584 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 40,239 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,239 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 34,081 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 27,644 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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SM52 OHH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM52 OHH, 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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SM52 OHH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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