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EK53 OBP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,049 mi
Last recorded131,049 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 OBP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 131,049 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))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 131,025 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,208 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,368 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,878 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 83,877 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,790 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 76,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,260 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,329 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,433 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 33,369 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 33,369 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 24,735 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 24,735 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 17,052 miles

both front tyre/s are badly perished

both rear tyre/s are perished

Fail 7 Jan 2008 17,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

both front tyre/s are badly perished

both rear tyre/s are perished

Pass 4 Jan 2007 2,787 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 2,421 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 OBP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBP, 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 OBP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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