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EY53 UGF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,143 mi
Last recorded121,143 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 121,143 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 115,353 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 112,448 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,134 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,052 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 102,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 102,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 99,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 99,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,806 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 99,186 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 98,855 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 98,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,993 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 83,117 miles

Coolant leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

engine management warning lamp on

offside rear tyre tread wearing slightly low

transmission slightly noisy when offside front wheel rotated

Pass 26 Jan 2013 83,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,402 miles

engine management light is on

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Fail 17 Feb 2012 67,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,752 miles

four wheel trim covers fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 41,906 miles

Coolant leak

front nearside of bumper has slight damage

screen washer bottle cap deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2010 41,904 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front nearside of bumper has slight damage

screen washer bottle cap deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,011 miles

four wheel centres fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,906 miles

nearside lower seal slightly damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2007 21,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside lower seal slightly damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,209 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 UGF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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