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OU53 EKV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

141,031 mi
Last recorded141,031 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 EKV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 141,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 141,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 136,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 136,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 132,503 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 130,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 129,947 miles

Central slight leak from centre exhaust

Nearside Front metal brake pipe starting to corode

Fail 8 Mar 2018 129,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central slight leak from centre exhaust

Nearside Front metal brake pipe starting to corode

Pass 6 Jan 2017 115,153 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 115,153 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,286 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 110,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,156 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,298 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 102,298 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,256 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 98,256 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 92,475 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 88,651 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 88,651 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 84,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 79,843 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 74,909 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 74,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 68,313 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 68,313 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 28 Sep 2006 67,300 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 67,300 miles

Centre 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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OU53 EKV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey 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 OU53 EKV, 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 OU53 EKV registered?

OU53 EKV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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