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EA53 URX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,979 mi
Last recorded129,979 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 URX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 129,979 miles

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW +REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING +O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING +BOTH FRONT BALL JOINT RUBBERS CRACKING

Pass 18 Nov 2019 121,792 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 18 Nov 2019 121,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Oct 2018 112,437 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 99,959 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 13 Oct 2017 99,959 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 96,740 miles

gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate is marked

slight exhaust leak

Pass 18 Jul 2015 88,829 miles

nearside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

small hole in exhaust system

Fail 13 Jul 2015 88,668 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

small hole in exhaust system

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,230 miles

clutch is slipping

engine noise

front brake pads are wearing low

gearbox oil leak

nearside front and rear wheel rims are damaged / out of shape

nearside front to rear brake pipe at the rear is corroded

nearside rear tyre is going out of shape

offside and nearside rear tyres are cracking

offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

rear child seat not secured

rear number plate is marked

steering rack is damp

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,417 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,085 miles

slight roughness at nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,138 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,668 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,347 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,520 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,231 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,763 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 13,763 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 URX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 URX, 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 URX registered?

EA53 URX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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