MOT Status
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122,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf and Osr pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Dip stick broken
Engine smokes from exhaust, tail pipe carboned. Engine running unevenly. Borderline pass
Front EML not working
Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Gearbox lower check mount bush worn out
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Poor security on joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill distorted (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension mount areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf and Osr pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Dip stick broken
Engine smokes from exhaust, tail pipe carboned. Engine running unevenly. Borderline pass
Front EML not working
Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Gearbox lower check mount bush worn out
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Poor security on joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill distorted (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension mount areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
head light lenses dull affecting light output
Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear + off side front (1.1.11 (c))
head light lenses dull affecting light output
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both headlight lenses poor condition
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Both headlight lenses poor condition
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres perished
both headlights perished
Centre (suspected) stop lamp not working
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Centre (suspected) stop lamp not working
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
customer advised us that the high level stop light was disonnected
headlights are scratched and hazy
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust cover perished
unable to see condition of front brake pads
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside frint tyre worn slightly on inner edge
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ03 LKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LKE, 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 LKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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