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EJ53 HVW

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017
Pass 6 May 2016 125,412 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 117,249 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 117,249 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 109,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 103,154 miles

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

Outer sill damaged by drivers door

Pass 17 Nov 2011 96,639 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 88,070 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 77,283 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 63,437 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,437 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,421 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 38,412 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)

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 HVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EJ53 HVW, 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 EJ53 HVW registered?

EJ53 HVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 HVW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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