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EO53 DXF

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,796 mi
Last recorded163,796 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 DXF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 163,796 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Bike rack fitted on rear. Slightly obstructing sides & brake lights.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Nov 2022 155,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper exhaust heat shield loose. Exhaust has been repaired by rear silencer

Fail 4 Nov 2022 155,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction post july 1st 2003, manufactured 03 september 2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced incorrect beam pattern and light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper exhaust heat shield loose. Exhaust has been repaired by rear silencer

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 146,356 miles

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

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

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

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

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKE CONDITION

Fail 3 Nov 2021 146,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKE CONDITION

Pass 25 Jun 2020 130,021 miles

engine light shows a fault

unable to see rear brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2019 123,091 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 123,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 120,561 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 119,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished in side walls and tread.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,005 miles

Aim slightly fuzzy on both head lights

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 15 Sep 2015 119,005 miles

Aim slightly fuzzy on both head lights

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,511 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 114,511 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 111,936 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 111,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 111,048 miles

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

Front brake discs rusting

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 111,048 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Front brake discs rusting

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 101,251 miles

N/S head light lower mounting broken

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2010 85,431 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,691 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 53,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,532 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,546 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,879 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 DXF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DXF, 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 DXF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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