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DA52 MWJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,351 mi
Last recorded99,351 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 MWJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 99,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,560 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 91,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe corroding

Fail 16 Dec 2020 85,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,704 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 77,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 72,892 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Cracked. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 72,892 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component insecure power steering hose (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,425 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking in tread patterns.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 69,424 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking in tread patterns.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,037 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 66,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 62,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,985 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,764 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 43,793 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,610 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,731 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,101 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,143 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 MWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MWJ, 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 MWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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