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AG52 BAO

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

118,128 mi
Last recorded118,128 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 BAO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 118,128 miles

back axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 118,107 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

back axle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 116,656 miles

heavy underbody corroded

oil leak engine

Fail 5 Sep 2024 116,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

heavy underbody corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 5 Sep 2023 115,376 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody and components corroded

oil leak engine

Fail 5 Sep 2023 115,376 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody and components corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,228 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody and components corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 114,228 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody and components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 113,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

heavy underbody corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 113,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

heavy underbody corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 112,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corroded

nsr osr inner sills corroded

oil leak engine

steering rack damp

Fail 27 Aug 2020 112,388 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Heat shield loose

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 111,596 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear axle mount and top of spring chassis area and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Sep 2019 111,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side wall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at join before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracked and perished - advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear axle mount and top of spring chassis area and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear view mirror insecure

reverse lamps not working

Pass 12 Sep 2018 110,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear /Both (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box corroding

Front Both tyres perishing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering rack damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 110,893 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Rubbing on tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear /Both (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box corroding

Front Both tyres perishing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering rack damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 109,193 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 109,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cannot see brake pads

Fail 7 Sep 2016 107,050 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven 47 percent (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cannot see brake pads

Pass 19 Sep 2015 105,212 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,671 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 20 Sep 2014 102,659 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 24 Aug 2013 96,659 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre close to markers/ wearing inner edge/ perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2012 88,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

offside front indicator coating coming off

slight corrosion to metal brakepipes

Pass 13 Aug 2011 84,063 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 82,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,811 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 54,803 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,951 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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AG52 BAO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AG52 BAO, 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 AG52 BAO registered?

AG52 BAO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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