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M55 EKS

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,925 mi
Last recorded117,925 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 EKS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 117,925 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 117,925 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Home in rear exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 29 Jul 2025 116,034 miles

dip poor

oil leak

suspension,brake components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 123,827 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 111,944 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 110,657 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 107,589 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 107,589 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,223 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 101,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,107 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,922 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,462 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,342 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,631 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,337 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ns door trim is missing

Fail 10 Jul 2012 59,337 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet does not open !

ns door trim is missing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,176 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,632 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 35,389 miles

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2008 31,466 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 26,981 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,059 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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M55 EKS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M55 EKS, 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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M55 EKS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 May 2003.

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