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EO53 TEU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,840 mi
Last recorded96,840 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TEU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,840 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 93,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front headlamp in poor condition pattern poor

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,233 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 89,233 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2014 85,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,281 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 81,959 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 81,959 miles

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

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

O/S/F fog lamp glass briken

Oil leak from gearbox

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 79,759 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

coolent leak from thermostate housing

oil leak from gearbox spigot seal

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,759 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

coolent leak from thermostate housing

oil leak from gearbox spigot seal

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,067 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Sep 2010 63,804 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,574 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,653 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,952 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 TEU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO53 TEU registered?

EO53 TEU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EO53 TEU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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