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EJ03 LKE

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,057 mi
Last recorded122,057 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 LKE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 122,057 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 122,057 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 118,500 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 114,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 114,703 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 111,362 miles

head light lenses dull affecting light output

Fail 17 Nov 2022 111,352 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear + off side front (1.1.11 (c))

head light lenses dull affecting light output

Pass 17 Nov 2021 107,629 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,139 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 104,128 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2019 98,344 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 98,344 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2018 94,993 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 89,959 miles

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 ()

Fail 13 May 2017 89,952 miles

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 ()

Pass 20 May 2016 88,533 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 88,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,047 miles

customer advised us that the high level stop light was disonnected

headlights are scratched and hazy

Pass 7 May 2014 84,160 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 79,176 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 70,626 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 70,528 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,417 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,054 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,519 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 46,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 41,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,820 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 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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