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EO53 UEM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,927 mi
Last recorded148,927 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 UEM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 148,927 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 148,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 147,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid feed pipe - fractured (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 140,285 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides - dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 133,689 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 133,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 122,616 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 113,185 miles

Both rear upper shock covers adrift

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2016 113,029 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)

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

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

Both rear upper shock covers adrift

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2015 103,608 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 103,569 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and perished

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Jul 2013 88,162 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and perished

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Jul 2012 72,651 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn close to limit on edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 72,651 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn close to limit on edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,596 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,563 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,602 miles

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,097 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,532 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,017 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 UEM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UEM, 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 UEM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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