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EA03 UUJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,147 mi
Last recorded135,147 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 UUJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 135,147 miles

both rear shock covers broken

rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 135,146 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock covers broken

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 14 May 2018 120,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel has slight drag

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 120,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel has slight drag

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 105,565 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (flexi) and middle sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge - 195/60/15

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 105,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Rear box missing (7.1.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (flexi) and middle sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge - 195/60/15

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 92,023 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 77,927 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 63,886 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 46,154 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 46,154 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 34,088 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,803 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 28,965 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,583 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,559 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 18,980 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 14,122 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 UUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA03 UUJ, 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 UUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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