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CP53 ERZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,185 mi
Last recorded113,185 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 ERZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,185 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 113,180 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 101,738 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,880 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 80,036 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 71,944 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 64,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,068 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 51,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,257 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 54,228 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,284 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 48,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 42,732 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 37,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,263 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,344 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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CP53 ERZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CP53 ERZ, 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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CP53 ERZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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