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ET53 AFZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,238 mi
Last recorded37,238 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 AFZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,238 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 37,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine Management Light illuminated

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2015 33,423 miles

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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2014 31,471 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 30,264 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 29,128 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 28,040 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,415 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,306 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 24,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,283 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 18,215 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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ET53 AFZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ET53 AFZ, 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 ET53 AFZ registered?

ET53 AFZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is ET53 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 AFZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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