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EX53 ATO

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,238 mi
Last recorded97,238 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ATO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,238 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 97,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 83,698 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 83,698 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 72,052 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,938 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,429 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,535 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,683 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,517 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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EX53 ATO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX53 ATO, 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

How do I check the history of EX53 ATO?

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What year was EX53 ATO registered?

EX53 ATO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is EX53 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 ATO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX53 ATO have outstanding finance?

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