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DA52 HFW

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,963 mi
Last recorded140,963 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 HFW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 140,963 miles

Nail in f/o/s tyre (centre of tread) 195/60/15

f/o/s wing mirror secured with tape

injectors leaking

r/n/s flexi brake hose slightly perished

r/o/s flexi brake hose slightly perished

slight frey in drivers seatbelt

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Sep 2014 140,962 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in f/o/s tyre (centre of tread) 195/60/15

exhaust shield insecure

f/o/s brake pipe slightly corroded

f/o/s wing mirror secured with tape

injectors leaking

r/n/s flexi brake hose slightly perished

r/o/s flexi brake hose slightly perished

slight frey in drivers seatbelt

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Sep 2013 131,396 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 131,396 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 124,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Dec 2011 108,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 108,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 97,459 miles

fuel filter incorrectly fitted

high level brake lamp not working

suspect fluid leak from clutch master cylinder

Fail 5 Jan 2011 97,459 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel filter incorrectly fitted

high level brake lamp not working

suspect fluid leak from clutch master cylinder

Pass 30 Dec 2009 84,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 75,208 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 65,032 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,620 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 HFW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA52 HFW, 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 HFW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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