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ST52 EKO

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,575 mi
Last recorded172,575 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 EKO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 172,575 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 165,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 163,889 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 163,128 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating and starting to diffuse patterns

both outer sills corroded and getting thin

Fail 11 Jun 2019 162,875 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 151,943 miles

Exhaust Rubbers, deteriorated, splitting etc

General underside corrosion (slight) in and around prescribed areas

Headlight plastic units outers are fading

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported not clipped where it should be clipped (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort only just within its requirements 16%

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front and rear heat shields missing

Fail 27 Jun 2018 151,942 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged catching on back of spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake cable insecure Both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to the brakehose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Rubbers, deteriorated, splitting etc

General underside corrosion (slight) in and around prescribed areas

Headlight plastic units outers are fading

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported not clipped where it should be clipped (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose on its fixing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front and rear heat shields missing

Fail 8 Jun 2018 151,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on mount (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure park brake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 139,127 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 139,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 130,335 miles

signs of corrosion nearside and offside inner sills

Fail 17 Jun 2016 130,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside weak (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake bind (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside weak (3.7.B.5b)

signs of corrosion nearside and offside inner sills

Pass 17 Jun 2015 125,607 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 3 Jun 2015 125,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 115,091 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 106,461 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 108,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 97,535 miles

p/steering pipe loose ./ but secure./ both front tyres 1.6mm on edges./ corroson on friction surface front inner brake discs./ slight binding o/s/r brake ./o/s/f arb drop link./ rubbers perished./

Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 74,093 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,594 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,101 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,508 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 32,896 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 EKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ST52 EKO, 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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ST52 EKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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