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BL52 AZO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

150,709 mi
Last recorded150,709 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 AZO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 150,709 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 150,709 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 140,358 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 140,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 128,685 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 128,685 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears to middle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 113,986 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,154 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 99,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,298 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 91,297 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 86,411 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,872 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 74,871 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 66,053 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 51,020 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 50,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 50,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 49,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,740 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 46,116 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 46,116 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,298 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,452 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,732 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 20,552 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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BL52 AZO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BL52 AZO, 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 BL52 AZO registered?

BL52 AZO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 February 2003.

Is BL52 AZO safe to buy?

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