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EO53 YCL

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,074 mi
Last recorded104,074 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 YCL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,074 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 98,412 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 4 Jan 2017 98,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil level low

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,316 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 89,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 77,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,929 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,236 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,459 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,479 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 52,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,549 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,242 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,680 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,970 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 YCL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

EO53 YCL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is EO53 YCL safe to buy?

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