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SO52 GGP

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,202 mi
Last recorded106,202 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 GGP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 106,202 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,515 miles

Bonnet secondary catch difficult to open

Fail 11 Oct 2014 96,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet secondary catch difficult to open

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,617 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 81,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 77,189 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Oct 2012 77,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 71,150 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,446 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,852 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 44,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,131 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,062 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 34,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SO52 GGP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SO52 GGP, 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 SO52 GGP registered?

SO52 GGP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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