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FM52 KGZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,597 mi
Last recorded59,597 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 KGZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 59,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 57,388 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 54,814 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 52,196 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 50,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 48,976 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 47,801 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 46,238 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 46,238 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 44,562 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak drive shaft oil seal ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,669 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 42,669 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working bad connection - cleaned up - now is working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,769 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf, osf & osr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,884 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 38,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,064 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 35,029 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,227 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Jan 2010 27,773 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,732 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW OUTER EDGE

Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,544 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,543 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 18,939 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 KGZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FM52 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

FM52 KGZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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