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EF03 HLJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,963 mi
Last recorded85,963 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 85,963 miles

Front tyres cracks/splits in tread

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os/ns faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn plus cuts/splits

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf/nsr (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery warning light on

Fail 15 May 2018 85,963 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres cracks/splits in tread

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os/ns faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn plus cuts/splits

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf/nsr (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery warning light on

wipers deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2017 82,460 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os/ns lens faded slightly affecting output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and cuts in the tread

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf/nsr (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2017 82,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os/ns lens faded slightly affecting output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and cuts in the tread

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf/nsr (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 77,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside look very low (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside faded (1.7.5a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf/nsr (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 77,958 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside look very low (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside faded (1.7.5a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf/nsr (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 69,349 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2015 69,349 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 60,014 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,967 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wiper deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,967 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2012 41,760 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 41,760 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 18 May 2011 30,148 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 30,148 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 21,293 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads (195/60x15).

Pass 21 May 2009 19,129 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads & nail in O/S/R (195/60x15).

Pass 13 May 2008 16,815 miles

O/S/F tyre worn to ware bands (195/60x15).

Pass 24 May 2007 13,610 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread (195/60x15).

Pass 25 May 2006 10,293 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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EF03 HLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF03 HLJ, 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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EF03 HLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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