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EF53 PLU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,695 mi
Last recorded47,695 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 PLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2016 47,695 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 May 2013 42,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2012 37,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 32,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,888 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,644 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 17,334 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,334 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 13,752 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 PLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF53 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

EF53 PLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is EF53 PLU safe to buy?

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