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LY52 OTL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,326 mi
Last recorded35,326 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 OTL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 35,326 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 35,326 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,983 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

bodywork damaged

front brake disc's slightly worn

higher level stop light inoprative

n/s wiper blade smears slightly

parking brake lever comes up high

Fail 23 Jan 2012 20,503 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

bodywork damaged

front brake disc's slightly worn

higher level stop light inoprative

n/s wiper blade smears slightly

parking brake lever comes up high

Pass 26 Jan 2011 18,123 miles

Front and rear bumper damage

Fail 26 Jan 2011 18,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front and rear bumper damage

Pass 25 Jan 2010 15,684 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 15,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s wiper arm damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body damage o/s/r,n/s/r & n/s/f

exhaust system rear silencer slightly corroded

fan belt deteriorated

front brake pads 1/2 worn

front wipers smear slightly

parking brake lever comes up high

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2008 10,955 miles

body damage n/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r

n/s/f headlamp damaged & security poor

parking brake lever comes up high

Pass 5 Feb 2007 7,920 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 5,596 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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LY52 OTL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LY52 OTL, 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 LY52 OTL registered?

LY52 OTL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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