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EA53 UPX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,437 mi
Last recorded108,437 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 UPX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2013 108,437 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both off side tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 108,437 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both off side tyres perished

Fail 11 Sep 2012 106,124 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2012 106,124 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2012 100,587 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 85,356 miles

N/S/R SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

Pass 16 Jan 2010 69,442 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,043 miles

offside rear shock dust cover split

Fail 22 Dec 2008 53,043 miles

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

offside rear shock dust cover split

Pass 21 Dec 2007 33,389 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,845 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 UPX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA53 UPX, 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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What year was EA53 UPX registered?

EA53 UPX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is EA53 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 UPX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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