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EJ03 NTN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,180 mi
Last recorded94,180 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 94,180 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 94,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 93,668 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,131 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2022 93,130 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,271 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 91,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bump stops deteriorated

screw in n/s/r tyre

various brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 28 Mar 2019 87,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bump stops deteriorated

screw in n/s/r tyre

various brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,501 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger broken (rear)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 82,452 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front o/s & n/s wipers start to smear screen

Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box bracket broken & box deteriorated

Rear o/s & n/s trailing arm bushes start to deteriorate

bonnet tight to open

no oil on dipstick top up

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,026 miles

Corrosion some brake pipes

Front brake pads low

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Weep steering rack

Fail 7 Jul 2017 78,014 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working Both outer lamp centre one working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Corrosion some brake pipes

Front brake pads low

Weep steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,015 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket is corroded of but exhaust is still secure

Some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,045 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,244 miles

exhaust bracket is corroded of but exhaust is not insecure

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,183 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,516 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,685 miles

various brake pipes have been greased hard to inspect on test

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,153 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2009 41,260 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 34,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 27,244 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 17,239 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 NTN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NTN, 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 NTN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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