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EA53 MVX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,901 mi
Last recorded100,901 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 MVX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 100,901 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,603 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,540 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,627 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2014 88,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2013 80,683 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 72,566 miles

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

c entre brake light

Fail 31 Jan 2012 72,566 miles

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

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

c entre brake light

Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,645 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 64,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front 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 1 Feb 2010 57,529 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 49,312 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 40,704 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,034 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 94,290 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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EA53 MVX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA53 MVX, 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 EA53 MVX registered?

EA53 MVX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is EA53 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 MVX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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