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EJ03 LPY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,225 mi
Last recorded78,225 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 LPY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 78,225 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 77,709 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 77,709 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 76,599 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,164 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 73,803 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,574 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wash not working

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,889 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wash not working

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,714 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear washer not working

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,183 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge,low on tread,perishing and cracking up

Fail 20 Apr 2017 68,182 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge,low on tread,perishing and cracking up

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,473 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 64,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 62,486 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,529 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

rear tyres perishing inner sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2013 60,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

rear tyres perishing inner sidewall

Pass 2 May 2012 58,673 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,429 miles

rear number plate lettering slightly cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,745 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 51,745 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,265 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 36,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 36,083 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,451 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 LPY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LPY, 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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What year was EJ03 LPY registered?

EJ03 LPY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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