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SO52 LGL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

121,971 mi
Last recorded121,971 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 LGL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 121,971 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 121,971 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 116,356 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 116,356 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2023 110,355 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 104,672 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 98,641 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,679 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 86,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,530 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 74,530 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged heavily corroded near tank (7.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,051 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 68,049 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,949 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 60,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,205 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 52,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 53,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,810 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,347 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 45,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 42,927 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 42,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 36,883 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 36,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,353 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,130 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,718 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,463 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 11,044 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 9,691 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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SO52 LGL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 SO52 LGL, 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 LGL registered?

SO52 LGL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is SO52 LGL safe to buy?

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