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EO53 MVC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,205 mi
Last recorded99,205 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 99,205 miles

CENTRE HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

HEAD LAMP BEAMS POOR

Fail 17 Jun 2021 99,200 miles

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

CENTRE HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

HEAD LAMP BEAMS POOR

Pass 3 Jun 2020 98,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 98,235 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear jount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre perished inner side wall

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 94,474 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear jount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre perished inner side wall

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,060 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 90,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,010 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,485 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 80,481 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,012 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 75,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 89,130 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,158 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,549 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,189 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,817 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 MVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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