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ET52 GHO

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,304 mi
Last recorded80,304 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 GHO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear bumper damaged,no sharp edges.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

offside rear bumper damaged,no sharp edges.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 71,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,921 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,646 miles

Coolant level low

Offside rear vehicle has accident damage

Fail 29 Aug 2012 69,646 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant level low

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear vehicle has accident damage

Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,002 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 56,844 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,620 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 50,620 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,545 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 32,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 21,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,406 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 13,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GHO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GHO, 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 GHO registered?

ET52 GHO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is ET52 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET52 GHO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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