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EY53 SDV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,691 mi
Last recorded77,691 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 SDV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 77,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on motor not working (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 77,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,191 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,997 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,786 miles

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

front brake discs partially worn

ns/os rear shock absorber struts exposed

Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,786 miles

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

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

front brake discs partially worn

ns/os rear shock absorber struts exposed

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,946 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 56,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,090 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,863 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,077 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,106 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear, seat belt not checked

hi level brake lamp not working

Fail 25 Sep 2006 25,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear, seat belt not checked

hi level brake lamp not working

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 SDV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SDV, 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 EY53 SDV registered?

EY53 SDV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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