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ET52 LVH

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,871 mi
Last recorded87,871 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 LVH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 87,871 miles

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2016 85,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,871 miles

n/s/f tyre wear outside edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wear outside edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Oct 2014 78,046 miles

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

n/s/r slight wheel bearing noise

Fail 11 Oct 2014 78,046 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r slight wheel bearing noise

Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,302 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 74,302 miles

Centre Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 70,275 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 70,275 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight wear to near side rear wheel bearing

slight wear to off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,063 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,475 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,926 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 58,926 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2008 54,401 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2007 49,573 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 40,993 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)

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 LVH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LVH, 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 LVH registered?

ET52 LVH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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