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EY53 ULV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,931 mi
Last recorded144,931 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 ULV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2022 144,931 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 136,954 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 136,951 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 128,041 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))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 128,038 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 120,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2018 115,787 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,327 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,002 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 107,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 101,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 97,287 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,864 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,639 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,716 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,290 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 63,615 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 63,615 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,267 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 54,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,144 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 ULV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ULV, 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 ULV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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