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SP52 LJK

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,058 mi
Last recorded150,058 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 LJK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 150,058 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 135,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 135,050 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.96mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 118,941 miles

Nearside drive shaft seal has slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2018 113,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 113,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 111,397 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 111,397 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 109,766 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 108,290 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,164 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 102,815 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 100,987 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 100,987 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,841 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 92,979 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,303 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,287 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,726 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,653 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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SP52 LJK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP52 LJK, 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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SP52 LJK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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