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EO53 MLJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,116 mi
Last recorded114,116 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 MLJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 114,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 114,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 111,621 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield not fully secure

wiper smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2019 108,958 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 108,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 105,032 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2017 99,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 99,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline. scrubbed on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline. scrubbed on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from sump area ()

Rear service brake requirements only just met, it would appear adjustment or repair is required

oil level just above minimum

Fail 15 Sep 2016 94,724 miles

Fuel system component insecure engine primer pump and pipe work insecure, kinked and rubbing on other components (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline. scrubbed on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline. scrubbed on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from sump area ()

Rear service brake requirements only just met, it would appear adjustment or repair is required

oil level just above minimum

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,146 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both headlamps dull

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,514 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,811 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,816 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 51,816 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,989 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,893 miles

osr and nsr tyres tread is cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,013 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,668 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,585 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 7,426 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 MLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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