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DF52 FPL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,632 mi
Last recorded95,632 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 FPL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,632 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 95,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside 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))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 93,485 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 93,483 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,827 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,624 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 82,624 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,970 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,995 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres getting low on tread depth

headlamp pattern poor

Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,053 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,619 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 53,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 53,908 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 47,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,861 miles

nearside front tyre signs of wear 195 60 r15

Fail 20 Nov 2008 42,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre signs of wear 195 60 r15

Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,267 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 24,628 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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DF52 FPL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF52 FPL, 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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What year was DF52 FPL registered?

DF52 FPL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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