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EF53 LWU

2003 Ford Fusion

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,363 mi
Last recorded131,363 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LWU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 131,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 131,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 125,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 114,658 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 102,036 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 102,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,185 miles

front end damage?

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,944 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 89,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 86,597 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine r.p.m. high

Fail 22 Jan 2014 86,596 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine r.p.m. high

Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,316 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 61,316 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,630 miles

slight abrasion to o/s/r seat belt webbing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front number plate starting to disfigure

High level brake light not working

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not to cords

Nearside wiper blade not very effective but still provides view to front

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2010 42,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front number plate starting to disfigure

High level brake light not working

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not to cords

Nearside wiper blade not very effective but still provides view to front

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2009 32,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,465 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,360 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,633 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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EF53 LWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

EF53 LWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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