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GD52 ETZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,718 mi
Last recorded143,718 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 ETZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 143,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 143,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 135,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 135,512 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 130,773 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 130,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 125,791 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 120,748 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 114,774 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 114,774 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 108,331 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 108,331 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both rear suspension bump stops detetiorated and in poor condition

screw found in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2008 96,719 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

rear suspension bump stops detetiorated and in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2007 90,560 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 66,275 miles

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)

some judder when braking

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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GD52 ETZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD52 ETZ, 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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GD52 ETZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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