2003 Ford Fusion 1.6L Petrol · FM52 OED
2003 Ford Fusion (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 84,862 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FUSION
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM52 OED Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2024
- 84,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM52 OED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fusion (FM52 OED) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
FM52 OED Mileage History
- 09/03/202284,091 mi
- 05/05/202384,694 mi+603 mi
- 08/05/202384,699 mi+5 mi
- 07/05/202484,862 mi+163 mi
Average of roughly 357 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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