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EJ03 SVG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,537 mi
Last recorded117,537 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 SVG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 117,537 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 117,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,141 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 107,141 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,390 miles

All brake pipes have heavy top rust corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Injector seals slightly blowing past the seal

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2015 100,390 miles

All brake pipes have heavy top rust corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Injector seals slightly blowing past the seal

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2014 93,758 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers mirros glass smashed.

Pass 4 Oct 2014 93,758 miles

drivers mirros glass smashed.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 86,431 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 75,319 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 65,932 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 56,696 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 47,816 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 38,361 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 38,336 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 30,126 miles

Nearside Front 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 2006 20,940 miles

oil leak

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 SVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver 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 SVG, 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 SVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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