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FY52 FWR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,606 mi
Last recorded56,606 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 FWR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 56,606 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 55,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 54,347 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,210 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 53,188 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,430 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 52,420 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 51,725 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 51,725 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,967 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,741 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 49,741 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,559 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 48,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,748 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,901 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,621 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,621 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,195 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,569 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,180 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,195 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,766 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 14,736 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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FY52 FWR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY52 FWR, 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 FY52 FWR registered?

FY52 FWR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is FY52 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 FWR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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