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EY53 RMX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,769 mi
Last recorded90,769 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 RMX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,769 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 90,769 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 87,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 87,019 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 74,790 miles

rear wiperblade not cleaning the windscreen effectively

Fail 31 Dec 2016 74,790 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

engine coolant is low

nearside rear wheel arch spoiler insecure

rear wiperblade not cleaning the windscreen effectively

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,898 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 59,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,443 miles

Osr tyre outer wall slightly deterioated

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,072 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,566 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,280 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 30,280 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,614 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,022 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 RMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol 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 RMX, 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 RMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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