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DF52 HLU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,722 mi
Last recorded99,722 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 HLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,722 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,602 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,180 miles

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

Oil leak

high level brake light not working / brakepipe corrosion / general exhaust corrosion / both front brake discs lipped / rear coil spring corroded

osr tyre perishing and as small cut on inner sidwall / cuts to osf tyre outer sidwall

Pass 27 Jul 2013 83,083 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,234 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,335 miles

Advise offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 31 Oct 2009 59,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside door mirror has a temp repair.

offside rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2009 59,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside door mirror has a temp repair.

offside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,757 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 41,749 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 29,310 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,313 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 17,829 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 HLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DF52 HLU, 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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DF52 HLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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