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EO53 FXM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

56,006 mi
Last recorded56,006 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 FXM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 56,006 miles

Front both wishbone corroded

Front front shocks corroded

Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 54,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 53,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 52,909 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,814 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,600 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 48,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 47,546 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,804 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 45,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 44,768 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 43,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2013 41,180 miles

front discs worn,lip and scored

Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,444 miles

front brake disc worn & lipped

Fail 14 Feb 2012 39,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake disc worn & lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,631 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn close to limit edges

Fail 21 Apr 2011 38,631 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn close to limit edges

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2010 36,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 34,583 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,583 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,483 miles

nearside front wiper blade juddering

Fail 30 Jan 2008 33,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade juddering

Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,843 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 FXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

EO53 FXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is EO53 FXM safe to buy?

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