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EY53 LNM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,531 mi
Last recorded117,531 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 LNM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 117,531 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 117,531 miles

Brake performance not tested Excessive imbalance on rear. (1.2.1 (g))

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 115,811 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front incorrect size wiperblade and splitting

Nearside Front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter perished but still preventing the ingress of dirt or water

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front washer intermittently inoperative

oil leak (gearbox area)

power steering belt fraying

Pass 18 Jan 2018 114,041 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 111,641 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 111,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 104,000 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,839 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 97,839 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Sep 2012 94,453 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Sep 2011 86,142 miles

N/S/F Tyre Split On Outer Sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2010 79,505 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,312 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 72,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 65,356 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,356 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 49,600 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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EY53 LNM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EY53 LNM, 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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EY53 LNM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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