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EF52 UYL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

93,711 mi
Last recorded93,711 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 UYL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 93,711 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 18 Nov 2025 93,655 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 21 Nov 2024 86,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F headlamp starting to deteriorate.

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

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 15 Nov 2024 86,913 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F headlamp starting to deteriorate.

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

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,236 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 81,128 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 13 Nov 2023 81,128 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 77,927 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 77,927 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 16 Nov 2021 74,907 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/r15-88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 14 Nov 2020 72,619 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 69,748 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 15 Nov 2019 69,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 66,600 miles

Bonnet catch starting to deteriorate.

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 12 Nov 2018 66,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint bush. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Bonnet catch starting to deteriorate.

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,990 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 62,976 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,291 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 60,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,631 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 56,631 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 54,117 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 54,117 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,704 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 50,704 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 45,272 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,106 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,488 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 25,830 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 21,010 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 17,120 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 13,128 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 UYL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 EF52 UYL, 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 UYL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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