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EY53 SZP

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,295 mi
Last recorded121,295 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 SZP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 121,295 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 121,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 112,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,334 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,173 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 95,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,494 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,177 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,716 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,193 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,240 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 SZP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY53 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

EY53 SZP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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