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EA53 UST

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,974 mi
Last recorded105,974 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 105,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 105,973 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 105,946 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 103,454 miles

Front headlights slightly frosted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 99,992 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,665 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 96,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,063 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,454 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 80,670 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 80,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,924 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,675 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 57,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,284 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

O/S/R Tyre is cracking and nearing the Legal Limit

Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,420 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 31,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,070 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,672 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 17,399 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,399 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 UST is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UST, 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 UST is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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