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EK53 OWV

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,641 mi
Last recorded91,641 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 OWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 91,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 84,790 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 80,185 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 80,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 77,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 77,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,381 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,590 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 69,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,334 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,643 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 60,643 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,075 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 56,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 51,299 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,299 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 31 Oct 2011 45,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,585 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2009 35,207 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 35,207 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,232 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,906 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,860 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 OWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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