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AO53 EUN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,919 mi
Last recorded102,919 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 EUN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 102,919 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 102,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 95,283 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 95,281 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 95,279 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery area (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested coolant cap missing risk of overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam axel mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam axel mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Sep 2019 91,689 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 84,696 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 84,695 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 79,173 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,486 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 75,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,116 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,263 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,649 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 64,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,194 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,837 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 29,442 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,628 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 12,537 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 7,484 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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AO53 EUN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO53 EUN, 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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AO53 EUN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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