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AD52 XCU

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,569 mi
Last recorded140,569 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XCU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2017 140,569 miles

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)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 130,904 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Front tyres near limit

Nearside Rear tyre near limit

Offside Rear tyre has slight ripple in tread

Fail 12 Jan 2016 130,904 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Front tyres near limit

Nearside Rear tyre near limit

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has slight ripple in tread

Pass 16 Jan 2015 121,896 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 121,877 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 117,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2014 117,506 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2013 112,599 miles

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

back part of exhaust deteriorating

Fail 10 Jan 2013 112,599 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

back part of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2012 108,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 102,096 miles

heat shild loose o/s rear

Pass 12 Jan 2010 94,378 miles

off side front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2009 85,554 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 76,146 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 66,741 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 50,011 miles

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

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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AD52 XCU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD52 XCU, 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 AD52 XCU registered?

AD52 XCU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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