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FM52 XBY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,752 mi
Last recorded42,752 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 42,752 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 36,097 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 29,388 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 29,119 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 29,118 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 28,854 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 28,854 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 28,523 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 27,837 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 27,837 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 24,510 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 24,014 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 23,048 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,998 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 21,998 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 20,525 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 18,814 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 17,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 16,019 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 16,019 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,074 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 12,089 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 10,473 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 8,737 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 7,109 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 5,283 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 XBY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XBY, 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 FM52 XBY registered?

FM52 XBY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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