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EO53 SPZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,429 mi
Last recorded144,429 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 144,429 miles

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Fail 30 Nov 2015 144,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Aug 2014 122,745 miles

Clutch Slipping

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2014 122,745 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Clutch Slipping

Engine malfunction indicator on

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2013 104,851 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to test adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,851 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to test adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,710 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 13 Jul 2011 87,455 miles

dust covers adrift on rear shocks

Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,138 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 55,094 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,094 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,571 miles

advise n/s tyres worn on edges

advise noise from fan belt area

Pass 14 Oct 2006 33,221 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 SPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SPZ, 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 SPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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