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EO53 DSZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,614 mi
Last recorded147,614 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 147,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 May 2017 144,367 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 140,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 137,014 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 129,242 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 120,222 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 120,222 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,742 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 109,742 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 100,484 miles

both rear shock absorber sleeves insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2011 100,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear shock absorber sleeves insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2010 90,279 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,279 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,993 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,404 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 69,404 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,635 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,807 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 47,807 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DSZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DSZ, 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 DSZ registered?

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

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