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ET52 OTG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,174 mi
Last recorded122,174 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 OTG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 122,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 118,924 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 118,924 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 115,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 111,966 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at centre hanger. (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s. (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses misty. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,844 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 104,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,784 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,751 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 31 Jan 2014 100,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,402 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 93,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2012 93,990 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,478 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 79,895 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,796 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 58,026 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,014 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 OTG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ET52 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

ET52 OTG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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The MOT history for ET52 OTG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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