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EJ03 RYX

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,522 mi
Last recorded121,522 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 RYX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 121,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread close to wear indicators

Nearside Rear tyre tread close to wear indicators

Offside Front tyre tread close to wear indicators

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine running rough

Fail 25 Jul 2019 121,522 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread close to wear indicators

Nearside Rear tyre tread close to wear indicators

Offside Front tyre tread close to wear indicators

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine running rough

Pass 30 Jul 2018 113,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

dipstick snapped at bottom, couldn't check oil level

engine coolant leak

Fail 30 Jul 2018 113,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

dipstick snapped at bottom, couldn't check oil level

engine coolant leak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,675 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 105,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,689 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 97,687 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 94,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 94,485 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,767 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 83,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,211 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 75,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,471 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,687 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,433 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,972 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 41,351 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,078 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 30,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 24,795 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut to thread

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 RYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RYX, 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 RYX registered?

EJ03 RYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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