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RY52 XZT

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,646 mi
Last recorded142,646 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 XZT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 142,646 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 142,639 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 130,989 miles

both front tyres worn down on inner of tyre treads

damage to bonnet

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 26 Feb 2013 130,989 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn down on inner of tyre treads

damage to bonnet

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Feb 2012 114,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 114,163 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 99,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both rear shock absorber protective shrouds broken and insecure

front brake discs wearing and unable to clearly view the front brake pads

partial plastic inner sill covers fitted

power steering hose damp

some upper bodywork damage

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 2 Feb 2011 99,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both rear shock absorber protective shrouds broken and insecure

front brake discs wearing and unable to clearly view the front brake pads

partial plastic inner sill covers fitted

power steering hose damp

some upper bodywork damage

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 18 Feb 2010 85,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four shock absorber protective shrouds incomplete and insecure

bonnet dented

plastic inner sill covers fitted

rear registration plate discolouring

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

fuel injector seals incorrectly seated resulting in the injectors drawing in air around the seals

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 28 Feb 2008 59,587 miles

front wipers worn

hand brake travel

Pass 7 Dec 2006 41,876 miles

drivers door mirror glass broken

Pass 8 Dec 2005 29,308 miles

diesel injection pump damp.

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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RY52 XZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel 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 RY52 XZT, 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 RY52 XZT registered?

RY52 XZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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