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EA03 FGJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,780 mi
Last recorded103,780 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 FGJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 103,780 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear shock absorber leaking

Nearside Rear tyre badly deteriorating around outer sidewall

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on gear-box - becoming excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perishing and cracking - 9 YEARS OLD

exhaust corroding

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 15 Nov 2024 103,779 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides show no dip-beam images (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber leaking

Nearside Rear tyre badly deteriorating around outer sidewall

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on gear-box - becoming excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perishing and cracking - 9 YEARS OLD

coolant level - header tank empty

exhaust corroding

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 16 Nov 2023 98,411 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber leaking

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed around outer sidewall,perishing and cracking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on gear-box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 9 Nov 2023 98,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip-beam shows no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip-beam shows no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service Brake efficiency low

Nearside Rear shock absorber leaking

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed around outer sidewall,perishing and cracking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on gear-box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,093 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective splitting ()

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed around outer sidewall

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak - gear-box end of engine

coolant level very low - topped up before emissions test

exhaust corroding

oil leak on gear-box - drive-shaft oil seals

various damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 12 Nov 2021 87,067 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective splitting ()

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

oil leak on gear-box,possible diff. seals

various damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 12 Nov 2021 87,067 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroding

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective splitting ()

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service Brake Efficiency low

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak on gear-box,possible diff. seals

various damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,841 miles

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on outer edges

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 14 Nov 2019 81,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges,becoming low on tread

exhaust corroding

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 12 Nov 2019 81,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service Brake Efficiency low

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges,becoming low on tread

exhaust corroding

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 11 Nov 2018 76,479 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing uneven

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

front wipers smearing screen

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 10 Nov 2017 69,352 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

front wipers smearing screen

nearside rear service brake efficiency low

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 10 Nov 2016 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern only just recognisable (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern only just recognisable (1.7.5a)

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 10 Nov 2016 60,807 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern only just recognisable (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern only just recognisable (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear service brake efficiency low

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,104 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 51,104 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Both front tyres badly cracked, split and perished

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both front wiper badly worn and split

Both rear tyres badly cracked, split and perished

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,607 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front wiper blades worn and split

Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,443 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 44,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,070 miles

Condensation inside offside headlamp glass and beam slightly out of focus

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,321 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 38,321 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,122 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,246 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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EA03 FGJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EA03 FGJ, 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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EA03 FGJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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