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OY53 ETZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,834 mi
Last recorded115,834 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 ETZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 115,834 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight play in bush

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2018 115,834 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight play in bush

slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 105,747 miles

Both H/Light lenses getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

Front to rear metal b/pipes starting to get abit of surface corrosion at rear pipe end areas, and O/S/F pipe at inner w/arch area

Front tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly

Rear exhaust silencer box starting to get abit noisey when engine is reved

Slight wear and movement starting at inside of O/S/R shock absorber

Small crack at screen

Pass 28 Apr 2016 97,280 miles

Engine sump and gearbox areas starting to get abit oily

Exhaust rear silencer box getting abit corroded

Lower gearbox mounting rubber bush starting to deteriorate and split

Pass 6 May 2015 88,480 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 88,445 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)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer box)

Front indicator bulbs starting to get abit faded

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F tyre getting low on tread and nearing limits and also getting worn at tread edges

O/S/F tyre starting to get abit worn at tread edges

Slight surface corrosion at O/S/F metal b/pipe at inner w/arch area

Small crack at lower area of screen

Pass 17 May 2014 76,394 miles

Rear silencer corroding

Fail 15 May 2013 63,129 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning lamp on

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 63,129 miles

engine warning lamp on

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 52,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,508 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,240 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,356 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 23,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,693 miles

N/S/F tyre 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 9,507 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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OY53 ETZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY53 ETZ, 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 OY53 ETZ registered?

OY53 ETZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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