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NG52 DZS

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,788 mi
Last recorded109,788 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 DZS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 109,788 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 109,786 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,647 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 96,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 86,223 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box corroded

nsr tyre tread split

osr shocker plastic cover insecure

osr tyre tread split

Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,388 miles

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

battery light staying on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 76,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

battery light staying on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,237 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,474 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,813 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,123 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2009 38,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,561 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 21,927 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 14,362 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 13,573 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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NG52 DZS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NG52 DZS, 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 NG52 DZS registered?

NG52 DZS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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