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EA52 LFJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,427 mi
Last recorded122,427 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 LFJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,427 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to metal brake lines no leaks visible. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber mount perished and split. ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges and screw in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 106,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 100,216 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 100,216 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,765 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,336 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 84,334 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 66,308 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly uneven.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 66,308 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing slightly uneven.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,457 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010
Fail 6 Dec 2010 55,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 51,633 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 51,633 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,108 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,860 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 39,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,813 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 23,456 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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EA52 LFJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EA52 LFJ, 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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EA52 LFJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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