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EJ03 TCU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,221 mi
Last recorded149,221 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 149,221 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 149,213 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 142,804 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 131,260 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 131,258 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2016 119,979 miles

offside innner rack joint has slight play

Fail 28 May 2016 119,979 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside innner rack joint has slight play

Pass 29 May 2015 107,218 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 107,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 95,064 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 89,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2013 89,371 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 72,557 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 63,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres approching wear bars

Pass 9 May 2009 56,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 48,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2007 39,318 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,962 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 TCU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

EJ03 TCU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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