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EJ03 UWV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,861 mi
Last recorded83,861 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 UWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,861 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 82,682 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 81,687 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 80,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front wiper blades rubbers split

nearside front outer brake pad wearing low

slight weepage of oil from gearbox

Pass 25 Jan 2022 78,565 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 77,185 miles

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

brake pipes corroded slightly around securing clips front to rear

slight dampness of oil around gearbox area

Fail 30 Jan 2021 77,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes corroded slightly around securing clips front to rear

slight dampness of oil around gearbox area

Pass 11 Jan 2020 76,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded around clips

slight dampness around gearbox area

Pass 2 Feb 2019 73,989 miles

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

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

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

cuts in offside front inner tyre wall and tread and cracking

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded around clips

rear tyres cracking

slight dampness around nearside gearbox oil seal

Pass 20 Jan 2018 71,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes slightly corroded around securing clips

oil dampness around gearbox driveshaft seal nearside

slight distortion both rear inner tyre treads and slight cracking on tread

Pass 25 Jan 2017 68,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine and gearbox area ()

both front top suspension mounting nuts and area corroding

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded around securing clips

slight dampness around power steering reservoir hoses

slight distortion inner rear tyres tread

Pass 12 Jan 2016 64,983 miles

Nearside Front brake hose close to nearside front wheel

Offside Front brake hose close to offside front wheel

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,772 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,090 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 59,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,783 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 56,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 47,029 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 47,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 33,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,135 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,963 miles

both front tyres side wall slight cut

near side front tyre slight worn outer edge

off side front + near side rear tyres slight cracked

Pass 18 May 2007 18,620 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 15,921 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 UWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UWV, 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 UWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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