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BT52 DYS

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,838 mi
Last recorded98,838 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DYS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,838 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lamp output seriously reduced

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SERVICE BRAKE efficientcy only 53% advise brake check

Fail 17 Jun 2024 98,838 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp lenses excessively oxidized (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp output seriously reduced

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SERVICE BRAKE efficientcy only 53% advise brake check

Pass 5 Jun 2023 93,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 88,623 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 83,204 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 77,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 71,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,555 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,545 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 68,801 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,899 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 67,058 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,889 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 65,889 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 64,715 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 64,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 60,612 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 60,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,507 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel cyclinder bleed nipple snapped

Fail 9 Jan 2008 52,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel cyclinder bleed nipple snapped

Pass 28 Dec 2006 43,350 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 43,350 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 33,588 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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BT52 DYS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT52 DYS, 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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BT52 DYS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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