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EJ03 OSW

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,982 mi
Last recorded153,982 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 OSW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 153,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 153,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer not attached to system, corroded (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 149,548 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 149,548 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 139,630 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 139,628 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 126,088 miles

All metal brake pipes greased

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 126,077 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All metal brake pipes greased

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 116,109 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F outer sill

N/S park brake working at reduced effort

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,558 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,877 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,256 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear number plate wearing,advise to replace soon.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,327 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,333 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 45,333 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front pads wear

n/s/r shock cover detached

no prior mot record.how many years ago did it expire?

water present engine area

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,427 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 OSW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is EJ03 OSW safe to buy?

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