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ST52 TYA

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,178 mi
Last recorded75,178 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 TYA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slightly corroded and coated with grease (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 71,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking at flexi hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slightly corroded and coated with grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake test not done due to leaking brake pipe

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,077 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,001 miles

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)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,876 miles

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

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

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,062 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,822 miles

front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,492 miles

rear silencer has a drain hole in it

rear tyres are low in tread

Fail 27 Jul 2009 38,492 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer has a drain hole in it

rear tyres are low in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,427 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 33,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Bonnet won't open full inspection not fully carried out. Will be carried out on full retest.

Nearside rear brake pipe showing corrosion

Offside front brake pipe showing corrosion.

Offside rear brake showing corrosion

Offside tyres front outer edge and nearside front outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,860 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,422 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 18,502 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 TYA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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