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EF52 NBL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,446 mi
Last recorded83,446 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 NBL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 83,446 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 78,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 76,652 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside Front & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,701 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 66,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 61,599 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 55,791 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 49,537 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,423 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 48,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,091 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,783 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 37,224 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 36,415 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,415 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,252 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,156 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,999 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,833 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,969 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 28,897 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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EF52 NBL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EF52 NBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF52 NBL registered?

EF52 NBL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is EF52 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 NBL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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