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EJ03 OFD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,762 mi
Last recorded164,762 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 OFD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 164,762 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 156,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 146,405 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 146,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 135,322 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 122,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2012 122,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2011 110,581 miles

*COOLANT LEAK

CLUTCH SLIPS

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pads low & Discs worn

N/S/R shock bump stop trim faulty

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy (not rough)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 110,581 miles

*COOLANT LEAK

CLUTCH SLIPS

Front Brake pads low & Discs worn

N/S/R shock bump stop trim faulty

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy (not rough)

Pass 6 May 2010 97,424 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 84,928 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 71,632 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 55,463 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 55,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2006 42,939 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 OFD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OFD, 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 OFD registered?

EJ03 OFD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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