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EJ03 NMZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,178 mi
Last recorded142,178 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 142,178 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 142,178 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,515 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 135,465 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 135,459 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 122,871 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 122,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 110,025 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 110,025 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,951 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 86,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 86,159 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 69,214 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,214 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,287 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 52,287 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,733 miles

nearside rear tyre cut to sidewall

Fail 16 Oct 2008 34,726 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre cut to sidewall

Pass 1 May 2008 31,868 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 31,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,180 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,804 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 NMZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NMZ, 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 NMZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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