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EK53 SXM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,048 mi
Last recorded113,048 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 SXM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 113,048 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 113,048 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 101,122 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 101,122 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,459 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 79,178 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 74,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 74,486 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 69,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,701 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,726 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 62,702 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,033 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,693 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,500 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,137 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 47,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Wiper blades split on ends but clear screen ok.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wiper blades split on ends but clear screen ok.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 43,159 miles

Auxilary drive belt tensioner noisy

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 43,159 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Auxilary drive belt tensioner noisy

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 39,690 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,018 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 SXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 SXM, 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 SXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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