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EK53 PDX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,811 mi
Last recorded94,811 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 PDX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2025 94,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 93,531 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 92,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 92,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 90,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,092 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,152 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of silencer has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 86,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of silencer has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,912 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 82,912 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 75,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 75,191 miles

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

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

Outer Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 66,650 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 23 Feb 2013 61,780 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 57,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,813 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 46,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,722 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,398 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 39,398 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,386 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,145 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 PDX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PDX, 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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What year was EK53 PDX registered?

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

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