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ET52 DGU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,015 mi
Last recorded110,015 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 DGU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 110,015 miles

both front tyres getting low

slight damage to both reg plates

Fail 2 Aug 2016 110,015 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres getting low

slight damage to both reg plates

Fail 21 Jul 2016 110,009 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke, emissions test abandoned (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 106,513 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,415 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 100,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Jan 2014 100,356 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jan 2013 94,568 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 94,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 89,438 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 84,902 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,836 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outer edge [wearing thin]

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Mar 2009 79,909 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

baffles rattling in exhaust

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside front inner c v boot leaking grease

Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,909 miles

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

baffles rattling in exhaust

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside front inner c v boot leaking grease

Pass 26 Feb 2008 77,180 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 77,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlight adjusters seem to be missing

Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,853 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 71,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 54,290 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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ET52 DGU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ET52 DGU, 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 ET52 DGU registered?

ET52 DGU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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