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EO53 TMZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TMZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Oct 2023

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 61,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 61,487 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 52,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 52,702 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,069 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 47,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Oct 2019 38,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 36,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 36,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,918 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 29,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,857 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,507 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 20,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 16 Sep 2014 20,506 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 28 Aug 2013 18,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,759 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,068 miles

o/s/r fog lamp slightly damage

Fail 17 Sep 2012 17,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r fog lamp slightly damage

Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,529 miles

front washers filter blocking up

front wipers smearing

rear number plate backing coming off

Fail 20 Sep 2011 15,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front washers filter blocking up

front wipers smearing

rear number plate backing coming off

Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,744 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,075 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 9,312 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,638 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 TMZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 TMZ, 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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What year was EO53 TMZ registered?

EO53 TMZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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