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EG03 OJL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,381 mi
Last recorded197,381 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 OJL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 197,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 179,180 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 173,290 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 171,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 149,258 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 149,258 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported both front to rear sections under car (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 123,961 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 123,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 93,646 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 93,646 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 65,785 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 65,783 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,719 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,209 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,520 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,298 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 45,644 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 45,644 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,023 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,180 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,965 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,818 miles

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

Offside 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
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EG03 OJL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EG03 OJL, 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

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What year was EG03 OJL registered?

EG03 OJL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is EG03 OJL safe to buy?

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