CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA03 NPJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,867 mi
Last recorded131,867 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 NPJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 131,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,935 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 130,872 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 127,841 miles

Coolant level low - Coolant staining at bottom of radiator.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing worn.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 127,841 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant level low - Coolant staining at bottom of radiator.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing worn.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,414 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 107,410 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT LENSES (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 83,308 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2013 77,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn to limit

slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2013 77,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn to limit

slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,097 miles

brake fliud level low

n/s/r tyre worn low and cut in tread

Fail 13 Oct 2012 71,093 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

brake fliud level low

eml on

nearside rear tyre worn low and cut in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,395 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light was on

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,219 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 31,318 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,842 miles

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

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
Full Ford Fusion reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA03 NPJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA03 NPJ?

You can check the full history of EA03 NPJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA03 NPJ registered?

EA03 NPJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EA03 NPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 NPJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA03 NPJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA03 NPJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.