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MC53 EYA

2003 Ford Fusion

Gold Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

172,418 mi
Last recorded172,418 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 EYA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 172,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine slight misfire

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2021 172,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine slight misfire

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2020 165,570 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine slight misfire

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2020 165,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine slight misfire

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2019 153,882 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2019 153,875 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2018 143,358 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 132,929 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal, advise immediate replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 132,925 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal, advise immediate replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 127,387 miles

headlamp lenses/ film on

oil leak/ gearbox oil seal

Fail 26 Sep 2016 127,329 miles

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

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

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

headlamp lenses/ film on

oil leak/ gearbox oil seal

Pass 3 Dec 2015 115,578 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 115,492 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,352 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 101,352 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 85,853 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 85,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 77,274 miles

Both rear bumpstops deteriorated.

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

O/s/f tyre age cracked.

O/s/r tyre age cracked.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 77,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear bumpstops deteriorated.

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

O/s/f tyre age cracked.

O/s/r tyre age cracked.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,682 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,018 miles

n/s/r tyre just starting to wear on outside edge

rust on rear exhaust double skin

slight chips on windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,514 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 51,073 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,559 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 46,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,509 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 44,509 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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MC53 EYA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MC53 EYA, 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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MC53 EYA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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