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OU53 EWZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,215 mi
Last recorded151,215 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 EWZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 151,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 151,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 150,495 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 150,495 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 149,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 147,924 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 145,594 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 142,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 141,285 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 131,681 miles

injector seals leaking

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 28 May 2013 131,681 miles

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

injector seals leaking

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Jun 2012 124,923 miles

Advise rear silencer box heavy corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 121,565 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 118,238 miles

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

injector seals starting to blow

Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,195 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,181 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,631 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,329 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 EWZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EWZ, 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 EWZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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