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EA53 UMB

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,673 mi
Last recorded58,673 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 UMB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,673 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 58,672 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 52,055 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 50,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 50,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 49,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,583 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 49,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,231 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 49,231 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,717 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 47,462 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,462 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,766 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 44,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,768 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 39,359 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 39,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 36,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,421 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,298 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,407 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,818 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 UMB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EA53 UMB, 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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EA53 UMB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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