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YY52 DGF

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,251 mi
Last recorded72,251 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 DGF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 72,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,854 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 62,854 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,457 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Dec 2013 35,857 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 35,857 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,191 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,547 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,648 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 25,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,081 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 19,081 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,171 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 12,429 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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YY52 DGF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY52 DGF, 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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YY52 DGF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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