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SM52 WUU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,306 mi
Last recorded102,306 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 WUU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 102,306 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 102,211 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle moutings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside outer wing is excessively corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,999 miles

Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front healamp unit modified but still has beam pattern

nearside wing cover excessively corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 84,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded complete front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded complete front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front healamp unit modified but still has beam pattern

nearside wing cover excessively corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,558 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 78,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 68,510 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 68,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,173 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,784 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,952 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,321 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,876 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007
Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,282 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 WUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey 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 WUU, 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 WUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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