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HT52 DKY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 DKY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2017

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 127,927 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 127,927 miles

Offside Front 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 29 May 2015 120,399 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)

Fail 29 May 2015 120,390 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 110,840 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 110,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,073 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake hose positioned awkwardly

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

Slight play found in offside of steering rack

Fail 5 Jul 2013 104,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake hose positioned awkwardly

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)

Slight play found in offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2012 94,682 miles

possible injector blow heard from engine

slight play felt in offside of steering system

Fail 2 Jun 2012 94,679 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

possible injector blow heard from engine

slight play felt in offside of steering system

Pass 1 Jul 2011 86,589 miles

door trims missing / damaged

front brake discs worn , suspect at wear limit

front brake pads appear low

headlamp beam deflectors fitted , lenses weathered slightly affecting beam image

imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

slight play o/s steering arm inner joint

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 1 Jul 2011 86,589 miles

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

door trims missing / damaged

front brake discs worn , suspect at wear limit

front brake pads appear low

headlamp beam deflectors fitted , lenses weathered slightly affecting beam image

imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

slight play o/s steering arm inner joint

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,210 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2009 67,433 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,785 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 45,273 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 45,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet very difficult to open and shut securly

Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,490 miles

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

Rear 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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HT52 DKY 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 63.2%.

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 HT52 DKY, 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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HT52 DKY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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