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HT53 EOM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,460 mi
Last recorded179,460 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 EOM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 179,460 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2024 179,460 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front brake discs heavily lipped

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2023 171,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

front tyres wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cuts, cracking and no visible tread on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2022 165,366 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with no visible outer tread

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

rear accident damage

Pass 20 Jan 2021 160,785 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Jan 2021 160,783 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Jan 2020 157,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 14 Jan 2020 157,423 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Jan 2019 148,341 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 11 Jan 2019 148,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s mirror glass missing

coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 139,661 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front number plate deteriorated

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside washer jet not working

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 129,822 miles

EML on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre wearing close to manufactures wear marker

Oil leak ()

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 129,822 miles

EML on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre wearing close to manufactures wear marker

Oil leak ()

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 122,785 miles

eml illuminated

engine oil leak

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 12 Jan 2016 122,771 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant low in resevoir

eml illuminated

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded with rear mount insecure

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Jan 2015 111,959 miles

coil springs corroded

eml illuminated

exhaust flexi joint worn

front brake pads wearing low

power steering pump damp

rear exhaust mount corroded and broken off silencer

Fail 6 Jan 2015 111,954 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coil springs corroded

eml illuminated

exhaust flexi joint worn

front brake pads wearing low

power steering pump damp

rear exhaust mount corroded and broken off silencer

Pass 15 Jan 2014 99,542 miles

eml illuminated

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust flexi worn

power steering pump damp

rear exhaust mount corroded off of silencer

Fail 14 Jan 2014 99,538 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

eml illuminated

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust flexi worn

power steering pump damp

rear exhaust mount corroded off of silencer

Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,073 miles

coil springs corroded

eml illuminated on dash

power steering pump damp

Pass 6 Jan 2012 79,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine warning light on

Fail 14 Jan 2011 71,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sides rear shock absorbers dust covers damaged and loose

corrosion on coil springs

engine managment light staying on

front number plate discoloured

high level brake light not working

slight exhaust leak from rear section

trim missing nearside front door

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,537 miles

front number plate discoloured

both sides rear shock absorbers dust covers damaged and loose

corrosion on coil springs

engine managment light staying on

high level brake light not working

slight exhaust leak from rear section

trim missing nearside front door

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,483 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 63,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,589 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 53,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 44,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 44,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,132 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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HT53 EOM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HT53 EOM, 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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HT53 EOM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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