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EJ03 FLX

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,215 mi
Last recorded155,215 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 FLX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 155,215 miles

RADIATOR + SUPPORT BRACKET DAMAGED

Rear SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED - CAR FULL OF PAPERWORK ETC

Fail 25 Apr 2017 155,137 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH - SHOWING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

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

RADIATOR + SUPPORT BRACKET DAMAGED

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED - CAR FULL OF PAPERWORK ETC

Rear brakes require attention - only just passed

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA

Pass 29 Apr 2016 149,303 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 149,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eng man light on

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 143,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly deteriorated. headlamp glasses poor. nearside rear shock absorber cover loose.

offside front suspension top mounting stud poor

Fail 12 May 2015 143,513 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

front registration plate slightly deteriorated. headlamp glasses poor. nearside rear shock absorber cover loose.

Pass 22 May 2014 134,292 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 126,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 118,828 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 107,404 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 107,404 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 May 2010 95,344 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 79,461 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 79,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 67,412 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 48,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 30,941 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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EJ03 FLX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ03 FLX, 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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EJ03 FLX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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