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EF52 NBO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,705 mi
Last recorded150,705 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 NBO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2023 150,705 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 139,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 134,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 127,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 119,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 115,219 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 115,219 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 109,886 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,320 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,300 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 90,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,566 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,129 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 72,241 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 72,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 61,211 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear springs surface rust

slight play in rear suspension

tyres perrished

Pass 13 May 2011 61,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear springs surface rust

slight play in rear suspension

tyres perrished

Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,453 miles

exhaust slight blow at cat end

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,501 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,579 miles

nearside rear tyre going out iof shape

Pass 27 Jan 2007 24,458 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 18,317 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 NBO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NBO, 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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EF52 NBO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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