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ST52 CHD

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,064 mi
Last recorded158,064 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 CHD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 158,064 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 149,542 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 142,283 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 133,160 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020
Pass 13 Dec 2019 114,829 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 104,133 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,868 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 93,862 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,626 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brakediscs corroded

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 17 Oct 2014 79,956 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brakediscs corroded

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,990 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 76,990 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,943 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 61,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,890 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 54,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,636 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 46,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,694 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,155 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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ST52 CHD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST52 CHD, 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 ST52 CHD registered?

ST52 CHD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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