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EO53 EBL

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,039 mi
Last recorded48,039 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 EBL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 48,039 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2025 47,880 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,791 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 32,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 31,801 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 31,309 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 30,752 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,267 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 30,267 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 29,518 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,598 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 28,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,754 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,773 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 25,441 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,735 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,684 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,866 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 21,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,657 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,235 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,707 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,056 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 EBL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EBL, 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 EBL registered?

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

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