MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
Oil leak ()
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust outer casing corroded
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Wiper blades split on ends but clear screen ok.
Auxilary drive belt tensioner noisy
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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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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What year was EK53 SXM registered?
EK53 SXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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