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SO52 OUU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,149 mi
Last recorded144,149 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 OUU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 144,149 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 138,123 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front door mirror has tape on it

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 138,122 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both axle mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both axle mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front door mirror has tape on it

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 129,251 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 121,531 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 121,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens misted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens misted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,270 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 113,203 miles

Brake cable damaged cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler neck to tank pipe corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,862 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR CORRODED AT LOWER SECTIONS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front FERRULE BECOMING CORRODED

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED AND PITTING BUT NOT LEAKING ON BOTH FRONT MACPHERSON STRUT CASINGS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 101,862 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR CORRODED AT LOWER SECTIONS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front FERRULE BECOMING CORRODED

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED AND PITTING BUT NOT LEAKING ON BOTH FRONT MACPHERSON STRUT CASINGS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 94,080 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 94,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,552 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,991 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

nearside wiper split

Fail 18 Aug 2015 73,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

nearside wiper split

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,971 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 54,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,328 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 45,900 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 42,107 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 42,107 miles

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

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

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)

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,538 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,806 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,642 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,890 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 29,890 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 25,170 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 OUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUU, 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 OUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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