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OV53 OBF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,130 mi
Last recorded145,130 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OBF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 145,130 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 145,125 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 135,542 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 135,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 124,309 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 112,455 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 104,769 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013
Fail 31 Oct 2013

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 96,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,077 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 82,024 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)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 82,024 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,099 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 69,099 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,978 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,152 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,190 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,933 miles

Rear tyres are different aspect ratio to the front tyres

oil leak from gearbox

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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OV53 OBF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OV53 OBF, 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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OV53 OBF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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