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WM52 JSV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,961 mi
Last recorded117,961 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 JSV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2019 117,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong way round (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 108,122 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wear to o/s rear tyre - on limit

Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,687 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 73,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,597 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 65,597 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,131 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,042 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2012 51,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2011 48,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,713 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 41,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,333 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 34,868 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,868 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,843 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 28,843 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 16,413 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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WM52 JSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WM52 JSV, 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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WM52 JSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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