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EJ53 HLE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

161,079 mi
Last recorded161,079 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HLE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 161,079 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 161,095 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 154,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 147,030 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 143,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 143,005 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 138,123 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2019 138,104 miles

Brake performance not tested unable to complete brake test due to inadequate braking force from the rear wheels (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

unable to complete checks of rear seats and boot area due to amount items spanning the area

Coolant leak coolant haemorrhaging from thermostat housing area. Driving this vehicle will cause engine damage. ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 130,761 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 130,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 124,146 miles

general under body corrosion.

Fail 27 Dec 2017 124,146 miles

general under body corrosion.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,570 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 116,526 miles

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 106,594 miles

Coolant reservoir low

Fail 11 Dec 2015 106,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear close to the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant reservoir low

Nearside Front Child seat fitted unable to fully check adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2014 96,599 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,929 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 85,929 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 75,644 miles

N/S/R Seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat being fitted.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,644 miles

N/S/R Seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat being fitted.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 64,751 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,967 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)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 63,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 56,572 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,618 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,573 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,130 miles

small chip in front whindsheild

Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,508 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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EJ53 HLE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EJ53 HLE, 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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EJ53 HLE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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