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EK53 VFR

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,823 mi
Last recorded84,823 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VFR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 84,823 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 84,464 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 73,353 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance missing (1.2.1d)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2014 63,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2013 85,696 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 52,307 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,670 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,689 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,650 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,303 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 VFR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 VFR registered?

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

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