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AD52 XOV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,512 mi
Last recorded116,512 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XOV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 116,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 106,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 98,491 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 98,481 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 98,456 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt jammed. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Main supply pipe in wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged Belt webbing frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main supply pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver spare wheel fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Metal pipe end corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main supply pipe in wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main supply pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Considerable surface rust throughout underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Some surface corrosion on metal pipe end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,844 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 92,884 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,515 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,593 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,180 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 62,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,377 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 56,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front anti-roll bar link slightly bent

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,306 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar link slightly bent

Fail 6 Jul 2009 44,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,131 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,505 miles

nearside front tyre has slight mark on outside wall

Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,463 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 21,461 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre perished+rear tyres perished.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 16,599 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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AD52 XOV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 AD52 XOV, 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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AD52 XOV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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