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EO53 TAV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,778 mi
Last recorded91,778 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TAV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,778 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 80,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 80,556 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All 3 lights come on when side lights are turned on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,626 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,977 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,550 miles

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,505 miles

injector chuff

two nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,985 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

injector chuff

rear exhaust box corroded

some condensation to both headlamps

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 46,763 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 41,597 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,236 miles

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

both rear and n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,998 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 TAV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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