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EJ52 PNV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,313 mi
Last recorded114,313 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 PNV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 114,313 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 114,281 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 111,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 109,650 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 100,922 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 4 Feb 2014 100,922 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 2 Oct 2013 98,398 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)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 87,627 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 87,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,522 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 72,777 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 72,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 65,390 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 57,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,424 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,272 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted inspected best i could

Pass 28 Dec 2005 28,972 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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EJ52 PNV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EJ52 PNV, 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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EJ52 PNV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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