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MA53 EPK

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,548 mi
Last recorded119,548 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 119,548 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 119,548 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 107,462 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,474 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,052 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,216 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,838 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,514 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 45,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 43,560 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 40,424 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 35,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 30,911 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,164 miles

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

front number plate dirty

Fail 28 Sep 2009 24,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on back box

Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,016 miles

slight corrosion on back box

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,443 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,028 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,112 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 EPK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA53 EPK registered?

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

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