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EK53 OCO

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,320 mi
Last recorded141,320 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 141,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 136,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 133,656 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 131,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 2015 128,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 124,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 121,010 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 120,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 110,402 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 110,402 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 100,621 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 100,621 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 91,237 miles

Oil leak

lower engine stabilizer bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,111 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,414 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 73,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,064 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 66,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,153 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 OCO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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