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EK53 OTP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,001 mi
Last recorded91,001 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 91,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 86,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 81,406 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 79,625 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,526 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 71,093 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,259 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 67,257 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 42,529 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,219 miles

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 22,864 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,472 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 7,958 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 6,972 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 6,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,109 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 OTP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

EK53 OTP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 OTP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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