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EK53 FVM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,303 mi
Last recorded133,303 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 FVM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 133,303 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank exhaust shield loose

NSF AND OSF drive shaft seal leaking oil

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine (slightly excessive)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019 133,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank exhaust shield loose

NSF AND OSF drive shaft seal leaking oil

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine (slightly excessive)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,119 miles

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

Oil leak from engine (slightly excessive)

Fail 30 Aug 2018 116,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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))

Oil leak from engine (slightly excessive)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,812 miles

Dampness around power steering rack

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 101,812 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Dampness around power steering rack

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 85,026 miles

Headlamp lenses cloudy

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 85,026 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp lenses cloudy

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

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

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

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

Vehicle presented with No oil showing on dipstick

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,987 miles

Coolant level low

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

Vehicle presented with No oil showing on dipstick

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,062 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 41,038 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 38,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,409 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,001 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 32,001 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 29,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,560 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,280 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,831 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,752 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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EK53 FVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EK53 FVM, 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 FVM registered?

EK53 FVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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