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ET52 DHU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,570 mi
Last recorded82,570 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 DHU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2015 82,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 78,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front accident damage

nearside rear axle damage/distorted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,270 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

front accident damage

nearside rear axle damage/distorted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,289 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,355 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,184 miles

offside inner c.v gaiter split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2011 62,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside inner c.v gaiter split

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,905 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 52,424 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,560 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 37,560 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,273 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,582 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 DHU 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 71.4%.

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 DHU, 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 DHU registered?

ET52 DHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is ET52 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET52 DHU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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