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DA52 HCV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,415 mi
Last recorded116,415 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 HCV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 116,415 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 115,947 miles

Advise o,s rear shocker damp.

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 115,332 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,548 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 111,548 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,212 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,283 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 99,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,532 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,278 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight pitting on n/s front brake disc.

Surface cracking on o/s front tyre not to cords.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 86,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight pitting on n/s front brake disc.

Surface cracking on o/s front tyre not to cords.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,564 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 83,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 80,192 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,089 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,256 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,333 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2005 20,519 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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DA52 HCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA52 HCV, 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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DA52 HCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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