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EO53 DMF

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,193 mi
Last recorded53,193 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 DMF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,193 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 51,147 miles

Both headlights are very cloudy- beam pattern slightly reduced

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Noise coming from the belt area

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

Rear axle bushes are just starting to perish

Very slight leak from the steering rack

Very slight oil leak

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

n/s/r bump stop is broken

n/s/r door trim is loose

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,147 miles

n/s/r door trim is loose

Both headlights are very cloudy- beam pattern slightly reduced

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Noise coming from the belt area

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

Rear axle bushes are just starting to perish

Very slight leak from the steering rack

Very slight oil leak

n/s/r bump stop is broken

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight pitting in front brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,033 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,534 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,893 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,977 miles

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

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 DMF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DMF, 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 EO53 DMF registered?

EO53 DMF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is EO53 DMF safe to buy?

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