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EK53 BHD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,602 mi
Last recorded123,602 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 123,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 123,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 123,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 123,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 119,644 miles

All tyres deteriorated/ cracking

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2019 119,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 110,022 miles

Coolant leak reservoir is suspect? ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,945 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 97,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop worn

Offside Front Tyre 10yrs old

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop worn

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,191 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 88,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 83,952 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,828 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,532 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 65,077 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,064 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,688 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 58,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,429 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 BHD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BHD, 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 BHD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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