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AP52 DZT

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,181 mi
Last recorded104,181 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 DZT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 104,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 104,176 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,923 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 94,924 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,815 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 84,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,796 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has damage to inside wall

nearside wing mirror slightly insecure

offside rear tyre is close to legal limit and has cracks between treads

Fail 18 Jun 2016 79,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has damage to inside wall

nearside wing mirror slightly insecure

offside rear tyre is close to legal limit and has cracks between treads

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,963 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,168 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,410 miles

both rear tyres cracking in treads n/s rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 24 Jun 2013 65,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking in treads n/s rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,655 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

n/s wiper split

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,206 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,772 miles

high level stop lamp not working

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,484 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,121 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 30,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,486 miles

all tyres cracked in tread pattern

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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AP52 DZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AP52 DZT, 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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AP52 DZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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