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NG52 YTZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Gold Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,180 mi
Last recorded46,180 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 YTZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 46,180 miles

MIL is on ( 01/07/2003 onwards only )

Pass 12 Mar 2025 41,982 miles

MIL is on ( 01/07/2003 onwards )

Fail 11 Mar 2025 41,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

MIL is on ( 01/07/2003 onwards )

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 38,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 38,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 33,567 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 32,497 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 30,700 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,648 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,468 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 28,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,752 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,738 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,998 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 21,308 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 21,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,235 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,156 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,227 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 YTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG52 YTZ registered?

NG52 YTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is NG52 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG52 YTZ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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