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EO53 DTF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,660 mi
Last recorded98,660 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 DTF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 98,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front CV BOOT insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 96,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,220 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 94,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 90,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 86,401 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 86,399 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 82,273 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 195 55 R16) Tyre (Cracking/Perishing

Offside Rear 195 55 R16) Tyre (Cracking/Perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 May 2017 82,273 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 195 55 R16) Tyre (Cracking/Perishing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 195 55 R16) Tyre (Cracking/Perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2016 77,738 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 72,782 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 69,025 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,137 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 62,445 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 62,443 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 59,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,584 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,882 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,327 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,334 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 DTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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