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EK53 PHN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,914 mi
Last recorded119,914 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 119,914 miles

EML on

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 119,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

EML on

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 113,563 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 110,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front TO rear BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 110,787 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front TO rear BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 106,256 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 105,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,586 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 85,670 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,166 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 67,416 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 54,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 44,150 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,200 miles

both front tyres worn

Fail 8 Nov 2007 43,195 miles

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 4 Nov 2006 28,073 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 PHN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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