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EK53 OJZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,922 mi
Last recorded135,922 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 OJZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 135,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and Nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2018 135,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and Nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 124,577 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 124,571 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release jamed (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 113,618 miles

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

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessive

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Aug 2016 113,618 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded runs beside heatshield (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessive

exhaust heatshield insecure

rear brakes only just met efficency requirements

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,741 miles

oil leak o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,957 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers front wheel bearing noisey

water leak from engine

Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,379 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,884 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 54,609 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,609 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,683 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 46,683 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 38,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,235 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 14 Dec 2007 29,841 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,953 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,453 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 21,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres close to legal limit and bald outer edges

large cut to osf tyre

nsf wheel rim dented

waterpump noisy in operation

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 OJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OJZ, 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 OJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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