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MA53 EOV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,403 mi
Last recorded157,403 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 EOV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 157,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36 PERCENT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 140,880 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 134,842 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 129,842 miles

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s/r axle mounting

Pass 6 Nov 2018 122,218 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 122,172 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front inner brake pipe off side front. off side rear and near side rear brake pipe coroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 114,708 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,940 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,275 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,787 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 85,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,975 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,426 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,757 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)

both front brake pipes starting to corroded

rear brake pipes begining to corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,612 miles

Possible Leak On Injector Seats

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,694 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,462 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 31,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,219 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 24,219 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EOV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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