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EO53 EBC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,709 mi
Last recorded180,709 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 EBC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 180,709 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both front tyres wearing unevenly on the edges

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Jan 2017 172,007 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 172,007 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 162,492 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 162,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 150,523 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 135,759 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 135,759 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 108,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,173 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,480 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 77,140 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,406 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,633 miles

1/n/s/r tyre is becoming slightly distorted.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,491 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 EBC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EBC, 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 EBC registered?

EO53 EBC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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