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EO53 DHU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,726 mi
Last recorded199,726 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 DHU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 199,726 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Road wheel slightly damaged o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

both head lights misting

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 11 Sep 2015 185,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front track rod end is worn not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

Pass 10 Sep 2014 179,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2014 179,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2013 172,264 miles

alloy wheels damaged

coolant level low

damage to o/s/r door

exhaust heavily corroded

front tyres worn edges

oil level low

rear shocker guards insecure

rear tyres worn and cracking

various oil leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2012 164,455 miles

air bag on steering wheel slightly loose

brake pedal rubber wearing outer edge

child seat fitted o/s/r

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded rear silencer outer casing coming adrift

floor pans and chassis slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components corroding

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

Fail 1 Sep 2012 164,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag on steering wheel slightly loose

brake pedal rubber wearing outer edge

child seat fitted o/s/r

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded rear silencer outer casing coming adrift

floor pans and chassis slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components corroding

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

Pass 14 Sep 2011 158,234 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 158,148 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 148,409 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 121,810 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,043 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,237 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 74,237 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,152 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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EO53 DHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EO53 DHU, 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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EO53 DHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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