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EJ03 HCE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,495 mi
Last recorded145,495 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 HCE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 145,495 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both light lens misty

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 138,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front light lens misty both

Rear coil spring corroded both slight (2.4.C.1b)

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

injector slight leak noise

Pass 20 Jul 2016 129,965 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and all rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front light lens misty

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear shock dust covers worn

Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,903 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear shock dust cover worn

Fail 1 Jul 2015 120,903 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

near side rear shock dust cover worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 113,064 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 103,969 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 95,477 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,360 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,962 miles

rear number plate condition is poor

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,956 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,070 miles

n/s rear brake is slower to operate and the performance is also lower

Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,439 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 52,439 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 41,724 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,052 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 31,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 HCE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ03 HCE, 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 HCE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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