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EO53 RZZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,624 mi
Last recorded119,624 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 RZZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 119,624 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 119,624 miles

Fuel hose leaking Filler neck to tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 110,566 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Fail 30 Jul 2015 110,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Pass 31 Jul 2014 95,829 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 95,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,219 miles

front indicators slightly white

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 78,219 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

front indicators slightly white

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,030 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 65,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,753 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 49,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,942 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 36,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,336 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,371 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,583 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,048 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 RZZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RZZ, 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 RZZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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