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SW52 FFH

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

109,987 mi
Last recorded109,987 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 FFH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 109,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight pos filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 109,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight pos filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 107,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 106,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,704 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leaks

various suspension steering and braking components have coroded

Fail 14 Jan 2018 95,704 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

oil leaks

various suspension steering and braking components have coroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 94,923 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE; starting to corrode > offside rear

Fail 10 Jan 2017 94,923 miles

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

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

METAL BRAKE PIPE; starting to corrode > offside rear

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OIL leaks: Gearbox differential seals leaking oil (2)

Fail 10 Jan 2016 93,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' EX TAX disc holder and hanging objects on mirror unit (8.3.1e)

MIL stays illuminated: indicating an engine management fault

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OIL leaks: Gearbox differential seals leaking oil (2)

engine ran poorly during emissions testing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 91,660 miles

engine managment lamp illuminated

Fail 12 Jan 2015 91,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine managment lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Jan 2014 82,251 miles

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

nsr tyre punct

Fail 9 Jan 2014 82,251 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr tyre punct

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

high level stop lamp inop

n/s/f brake flexi hose clip loose

Fail 11 Jan 2013 72,262 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

high level stop lamp inop

n/s/f brake flexi hose clip loose

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,969 miles

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

brake flexi hose clip poor n/s/f

management lights on

various body areas suspension and brake components coroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 62,969 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake flexi hose clip poor n/s/f

management lights on

various body areas suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,941 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 55,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,426 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2009 41,121 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,869 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,232 miles

both front tyres on 2.5mm

dampness at power steering pump

n/s r tyre on 3mm

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Dec 2007 36,232 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres on 2.5mm

dampness at power steering pump

n/s r tyre on 3mm

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,181 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 21,231 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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SW52 FFH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SW52 FFH, 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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SW52 FFH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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