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MA53 EOT

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,061 mi
Last recorded96,061 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 EOT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 96,061 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 93,615 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 93,615 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,115 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 91,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 87,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 87,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,996 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap seal starting to perish!

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe where it goes into wheel cylinder! (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 82,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split and damaged! (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap seal starting to perish!

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe where it goes into wheel cylinder! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 77,638 miles

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

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

engine man light on

Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

engine man light on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 73,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge but has stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 68,770 miles

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

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Items removed from view of road

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Nov 2015 68,739 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Items removed from view of road

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,478 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,424 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 45,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 37,858 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,312 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,551 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,565 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,297 miles

nail in inner sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,909 miles

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

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 EOT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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