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PL52 DXD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,493 mi
Last recorded96,493 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 DXD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 96,493 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 96,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 90,888 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 90,888 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 84,585 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,603 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 78,603 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 72,646 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 72,646 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,391 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 69,391 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,200 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 63,899 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 61,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,511 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing but still clears screen sufficiently.

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Front wiper smearing but still clears screen sufficiently.

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 58,511 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing but still clears screen sufficiently.

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Front wiper smearing but still clears screen sufficiently.

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,037 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,059 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,277 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,111 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,018 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,501 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,735 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,937 miles

Front o/s + n/s tyrre tread depth 2mm - min requirement 1.6mm

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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PL52 DXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PL52 DXD, 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 PL52 DXD registered?

PL52 DXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is PL52 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL52 DXD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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