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FM52 KBP

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,104 mi
Last recorded104,104 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 KBP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 104,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 92,977 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,325 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,467 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 84,466 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,950 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 63,950 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,588 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 56,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,370 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 48,370 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,460 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 34,483 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,503 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,145 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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FM52 KBP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FM52 KBP, 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 FM52 KBP registered?

FM52 KBP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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