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EK53 BAV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,774 mi
Last recorded125,774 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BAV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 125,774 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wipers split at ends

Pass 28 Jun 2017 115,003 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 101,437 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

top brake light not working

Fail 30 Jun 2016 101,437 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both / lens? (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

top brake light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 82,235 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,911 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 71,221 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,769 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 61,946 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,043 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 44,619 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,410 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,537 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 BAV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BAV, 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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EK53 BAV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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