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EJ03 PNV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

152,479 mi
Last recorded152,479 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 152,479 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 141,756 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material towards axle bush (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 132,150 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 8 Feb 2024 132,006 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near axle bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 123,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 123,711 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,649 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides- poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 102,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides- droplinks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplinks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,481 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides- poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front and rear door damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,948 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides- poor images (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,637 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 59,637 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,652 miles

24% imbalance on front brakes

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 56,608 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

24% imbalance on front brakes

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,486 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,783 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 47,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both wiper blades split, but still clearing screen

Fail 1 Apr 2010 31,624 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,624 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 26,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 26,398 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 21,439 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,406 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 15,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PNV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PNV, 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 PNV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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