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OE53 FZY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,405 mi
Last recorded86,405 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 FZY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,405 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,132 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 76,131 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emmission not tested due to excessive blue smoke

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,716 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 66,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,150 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,896 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 42,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,073 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 31,073 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,931 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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OE53 FZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OE53 FZY, 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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What year was OE53 FZY registered?

OE53 FZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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