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EF52 XLB

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,407 mi
Last recorded65,407 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 65,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes have been coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 65,347 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both going around tank (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes have been coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 62,398 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 57,967 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shock absorbers are heavily corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 57,967 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shock absorbers are heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,269 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,685 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 47,685 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 44,308 miles

general corrosion on suspension components

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,212 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,517 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,399 miles

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 15 Jan 2013 36,376 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,721 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 33,291 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,519 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,674 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,681 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

both wipers poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,524 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 16,129 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 XLB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XLB, 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 XLB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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