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MA53 EOO

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,177 mi
Last recorded122,177 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 EOO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 122,177 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 122,177 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2016 105,260 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 89,253 miles

Rear both coil springs slightly worn

Fail 30 Dec 2015 89,253 miles

Centre Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear both coil springs slightly worn

Fail 29 Dec 2014 80,268 miles

Center brake light not working

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Engine and coolant fluids low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/ mirror missing

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 80,268 miles

Center brake light not working

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Engine and coolant fluids low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/ mirror missing

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,496 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 71,496 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,449 miles

n/s/f door mirror missing.

smill split in lower n/s/f ball joint not releasing grease.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,144 miles

n/s wiper blade poor

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

snow tyres fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2011 57,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

n/s wiper blade poor

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

snow tyres fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,371 miles

N/S mirror glass missing

Fail 20 Dec 2010 49,371 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S mirror glass missing

Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,938 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 34,583 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2008 29,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,099 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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MA53 EOO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MA53 EOO, 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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MA53 EOO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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