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EK53 AZA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,212 mi
Last recorded141,212 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 AZA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 141,212 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 141,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 138,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing slight noise when rotated

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 132,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing slight noise when rotated

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

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))

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lenses misted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 124,638 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

both front headlamp lenses misted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 124,637 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

both front headlamp lenses misted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 118,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 22 Sep 2016 118,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear tyres have age cracks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 107,930 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,359 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,330 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,558 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,274 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,220 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding

poss diesel leak

rear tyres perishing/close to wear bars

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,159 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2009 60,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers starting to smear

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,020 miles

exhaust corroding/rear box outter skin heavily corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

tested in wet

Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,118 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,389 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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EK53 AZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK53 AZA, 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 EK53 AZA registered?

EK53 AZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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