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RA52 FGV

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,083 mi
Last recorded84,083 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 FGV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 84,083 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 83,483 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 82,916 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 82,297 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 81,343 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 80,666 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 79,785 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 78,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 May 2018 77,853 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 76,588 miles

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

underside corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 76,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 74,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 72,766 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,930 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,534 miles

O/S headlamp pattern poor

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,892 miles

Damage to O/S/R bumper

Fail 25 Aug 2012 70,883 miles

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

o.s.f. a/roll bar link bent.

Fail 27 Aug 2011 69,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to rear bumper , passenger side rear tyre valve perrishing , drivers side front brake hose twisted and roll bar link rod bent , passenger side front coil spring corroding and drivers rear spring corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2011 69,601 miles

damage to rear bumper , passenger side rear tyre valve perrishing , drivers side front brake hose twisted and roll bar link rod bent , passenger side front coil spring corroding and drivers rear spring corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,864 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 54,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 54,435 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 38,707 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 23,372 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 12,949 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 10,858 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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RA52 FGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RA52 FGV, 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 RA52 FGV registered?

RA52 FGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is RA52 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 FGV shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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