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EY53 LWV

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Lpg 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,835 mi
Last recorded109,835 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 LWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2018 109,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,249 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,894 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 79,445 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 79,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,470 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 72,470 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,527 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 63,527 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 55,097 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,097 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,679 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,128 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,510 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 14,345 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 9,269 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 LWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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