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EK53 FDZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,670 mi
Last recorded112,670 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 FDZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 112,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine injector area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 104,434 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 103,973 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak engine bay area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 96,488 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,469 miles

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

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

Srs lamp flashes but goes out

slight injector blowing causing in engine bay

Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,835 miles

Front brake pads about 80% worn

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 62,763 miles

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,797 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

rear wiper blade worn/smearing.exhausttail box rusty.o/s/r & n/s/r bump stops split.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,394 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box very rusty.

o/s/r & n/s/r bump stops split.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,015 miles

exhaust tail box rusty.

Fail 3 Aug 2012 56,015 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

exhaust tail box rusty.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 52,881 miles

both front wiper blades smeary

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,920 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 49,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 43,568 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 33,040 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,150 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 FDZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

EK53 FDZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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