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ET52 FXX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,400 mi
Last recorded139,400 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 FXX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 139,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 129,637 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 120,950 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 107,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 107,538 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,993 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 97,515 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 95,502 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 93,965 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 93,961 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,141 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 77,141 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working os (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,648 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,576 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 48,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,474 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 35,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 31,473 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 31,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 27,841 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2011 24,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 21,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,398 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 15,039 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 11,244 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 7,672 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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ET52 FXX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET52 FXX, 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 ET52 FXX registered?

ET52 FXX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is ET52 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET52 FXX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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