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EJ03 LUF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,374 mi
Last recorded167,374 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 LUF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 167,374 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 159,604 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 159,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 151,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 151,333 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 145,920 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 145,920 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 142,289 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 134,050 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and nsf lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip on windscreen

front lamps are misty x 2

Fail 30 Jul 2019 134,040 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and nsf lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip on windscreen

front lamps are misty x 2

Pass 1 Aug 2018 125,893 miles

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

front windscreen has chip x 2

Fail 1 Aug 2018 125,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

front windscreen has chip x 2

Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,038 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat housing

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal Possible pipes (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 116,959 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal Could be pipes (2.3.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 106,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,991 miles

rear foot brake a bit low n/s o/s

Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,040 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s inner front tyre worn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,997 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,237 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,490 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,439 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,923 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,738 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007
Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,996 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 LUF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LUF, 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 LUF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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