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EO53 DXH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,285 mi
Last recorded113,285 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 113,285 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 101,498 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 88,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,828 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 82,792 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 82,791 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,668 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 82,646 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,225 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear parts greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes covered in a layer of grease

Fail 7 Oct 2017 82,216 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear parts greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes covered in a layer of grease

Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipes covered in a layer of grease

beam image slightly poor

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlights slightly deteriorating

centre stop light not working

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

slight perishing to both rear tyres

Fail 17 Sep 2015 80,529 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlights slightly deteriorating

centre stop light not working

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

slight perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,705 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 79,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,515 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,431 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 78,566 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering wheel cover loose

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,195 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 27,345 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,300 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 DXH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DXH, 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 DXH registered?

EO53 DXH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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