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EF52 XBA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,516 mi
Last recorded29,516 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 XBA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,516 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 29,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,867 miles

N/S/F headlamp unit is lightly insecured at the bottom?

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S inner & outer panel's area have been damaged & repaired & filled, & inside door shut's,& o/s lower outer sill panel area,& damaged to o/s/r lower floor panel area?

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 25,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

N/S/F headlamp unit is lightly insecured at the bottom?

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S inner & outer panel's area have been damaged & repaired & filled, & inside door shut's,& o/s lower outer sill panel area,& damaged to o/s/r lower floor panel area?

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XBA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBA, 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 EF52 XBA registered?

EF52 XBA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is EF52 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 XBA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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