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EA53 UUL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

83,555 mi
Last recorded83,555 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 83,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 83,555 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 79,624 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,397 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 78,386 miles

Brake performance not tested dangerous to test (1.2.1 (g))

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

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking heavily (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle fractured rear axel corroded and holed unsafe to drive ! (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,371 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel and spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,972 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 75,569 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust mounting has a hole beside it and is blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel injectors blowing past injector seals on engine. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rigid pipe just before joining rear flexi pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 75,566 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust mounting has a hole beside it and is blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel injectors blowing past injector seals on engine. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rigid pipe just before joining rear flexi pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 on 2mm - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 on 1.8 mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 73,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 on 2mm - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 on 1.8 mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 71,062 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear near flexi hose leaking and corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,979 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 68,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,313 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Oct 2015 63,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,646 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,997 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,985 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,895 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 48,895 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 43,079 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,290 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,164 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,044 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 UUL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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