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EO53 DLX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,915 mi
Last recorded188,915 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 DLX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 188,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 184,870 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 179,885 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 175,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 170,317 miles

BOTH N/S & O/S/F HEADLAMP LENSES SLIGHT DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/R BUMPER DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 170,317 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

BOTH N/S & O/S/F HEADLAMP LENSES SLIGHT DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/R BUMPER DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 158,701 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 148,693 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 142,096 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 136,309 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 127,569 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 127,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 112,999 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 DLX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO53 DLX, 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 EO53 DLX registered?

EO53 DLX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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