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EJ03 SVA

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,112 mi
Last recorded120,112 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 120,112 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension components,fuel and brake lines corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 111,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 110,377 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox/engine mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 10 Aug 2020 109,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 108,056 miles

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear High level lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 102,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front head lamp cover deteriorating

Offside Front w/brg slight noise

Rear both rear w/brgs slight noise

Pass 1 Oct 2016 97,048 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Oct 2016 97,048 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 90,594 miles

movment in rear gear box mounting

Fail 3 Oct 2015 90,594 miles

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

movment in rear gear box mounting

Pass 8 Oct 2014 83,532 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 83,527 miles

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

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

neraside and offside rear shockes have reduced damping

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,668 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 67,562 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 60,525 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 52,484 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 44,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 44,570 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,077 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 31,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,118 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 SVA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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