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EO53 DNU

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,453 mi
Last recorded230,453 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 DNU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 230,453 miles

Advise wear front brake discs and pads

Both front tyres advise wear on edges

Both rear tyres advise wear on outer edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 218,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 210,991 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 210,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 203,530 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 192,785 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2013 192,785 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2012 172,551 miles

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 31 May 2011 152,466 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 131,588 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 131,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn low on tread

Pass 30 May 2009 108,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 87,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 66,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 447,387 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 DNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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