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EJ03 NMU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 NMU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025

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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 112,676 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 112,661 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 104,656 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 104,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2022 95,894 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear has low effort (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 95,894 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear has low effort (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 86,997 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,108 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,466 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 70,667 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 70,667 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,885 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,998 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,517 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,896 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,648 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,493 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 31,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,486 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,054 miles

Slight fraying of drivebelt (stretch type)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 17,573 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 25 Apr 2007 17,573 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,426 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 NMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ03 NMU registered?

EJ03 NMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is EJ03 NMU safe to buy?

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