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EO53 UAU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

127,286 mi
Last recorded127,286 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 127,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 121,349 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 111,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 106,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 99,998 miles

Auxillary belt slightly deteriorated

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust slightly corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,924 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 77,631 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS BEAM PATTERNS SLIGHTLY DEFFUSED / H/LIGHT UNIT LENS BECOMING DULL / MISTY

BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED / COVERED IN COPPER GREASE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 29 Sep 2011 77,631 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS BEAM PATTERNS SLIGHTLY DEFFUSED / H/LIGHT UNIT LENS BECOMING DULL / MISTY

BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED / COVERED IN COPPER GREASE

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,583 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,771 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 43,781 miles

exhaust rear section starting to corrode.

front tyres 4mm.

rear tyres 3mm.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,855 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to the limit

Pass 25 May 2006 32,574 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)

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 UAU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UAU, 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 UAU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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