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EF53 LKM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,123 mi
Last recorded84,123 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LKM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2011 84,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 84,123 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 80,615 miles

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

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

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

adv on both front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2011 80,615 miles

adv on both front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 17 Jul 2010 71,173 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

adv on n/s/r tyer on 2.m and 1.6m and as light crackes in tread

adv on o/s/r tyre as light crackes in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2010 71,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

adv on n/s/r tyer on 2.m and 1.6m and as light crackes in tread

adv on o/s/r tyre as light crackes in tread

Pass 11 May 2009 59,210 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 53,456 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 44,744 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,744 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,573 miles

4 hub caps fitted hand brake req att soon

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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EF53 LKM 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 63.6%.

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 EF53 LKM, 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 EF53 LKM registered?

EF53 LKM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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