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EK53 OVX

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,420 mi
Last recorded145,420 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 OVX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 145,420 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 145,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 131,249 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 116,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2011 104,677 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 104,677 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 90,278 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r restricting adult seat belt inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2009 71,608 miles

Child seats fitted at rear

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,940 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,631 miles

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

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 OVX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

EK53 OVX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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