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EK53 FZL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,716 mi
Last recorded61,716 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 FZL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 61,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 58,934 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge cracked not to cord

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracked not to cord 195 55 16

coolant low

oil level low

Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,343 miles

Rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,176 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 53,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,689 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,924 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,590 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,590 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 34,334 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,334 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007
Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,000 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 FZL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 FZL registered?

EK53 FZL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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