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SO52 GGY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

69,528 mi
Last recorded69,528 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 GGY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 69,528 miles

Front 2 x front suspension strut tops some corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front brake discs corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 x headlamp covers deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 67,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 x headlamp covers deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 67,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 x headlamp covers deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 66,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 65,901 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 64,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,632 miles

advise tyre wall cracking n/s front n/s rear o/fside front

Fail 10 Dec 2018 63,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injector (6.1.2 (a))

advise tyre wall cracking n/s front n/s rear o/fside front

hand brake only just met 17%

Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,791 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,307 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 58,307 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,831 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 53,831 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,587 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,299 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 28 Nov 2012 46,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,644 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,561 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 38,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,266 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,960 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,785 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,170 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 14,317 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 14,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GGY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GGY, 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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SO52 GGY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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