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RA52 MTU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,251 mi
Last recorded137,251 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 MTU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 137,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 135,742 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 135,742 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 130,716 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 124,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 120,436 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 113,613 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 113,611 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 109,701 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 92,403 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,057 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 76,984 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,656 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,349 miles

o/s/f tyre tread getting low and tyre perished

Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,648 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,129 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2008 44,366 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 39,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,330 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,409 miles

front pads 50% worn

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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RA52 MTU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RA52 MTU, 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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RA52 MTU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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