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EF52 XBT

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

118,272 mi
Last recorded118,272 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 XBT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 118,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 115,859 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 112,563 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,806 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 106,004 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 102,157 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 97,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 97,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 90,974 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,540 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,991 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,177 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,811 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,253 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,629 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Jan 2011 41,551 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,807 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,489 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,912 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 14,453 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 XBT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

EF52 XBT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is EF52 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 XBT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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