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OU53 EKT

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,745 mi
Last recorded70,745 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 EKT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 70,745 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,643 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 70,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 70,098 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 69,730 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,246 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,693 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2020 68,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture under wheel arch liner corroded excessivley (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front suspension strut top fixing nut heavilly corroded

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

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

all brake pipes corroded and coated in grease , unable to assess rears due to location and wheel being fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 67,880 miles

Both headlamps starting to mist need a refurb

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,171 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 67,171 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,168 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,248 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,545 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,535 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,443 miles

both rear shock top dust covers droped.

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,560 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,394 miles

both rear shock top plastic covers droped

Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,394 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear shock top plastic covers droped

Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,420 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 27,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,813 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,811 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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OU53 EKT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OU53 EKT, 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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OU53 EKT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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