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EJ53 HWX

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,293 mi
Last recorded175,293 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 175,293 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 168,850 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 168,818 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 165,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 160,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 2mm 195/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 160,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 2mm 195/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 151,991 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 139,332 miles

exhaust brackets corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2017 139,332 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust brackets corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2016 125,029 miles

All 4 tyres cracking badly

rear exhaust box hanger snapped

Fail 31 Oct 2016 125,019 miles

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

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

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

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

All 4 tyres cracking badly

rear exhaust box hanger snapped

Fail 12 Jun 2015 106,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,992 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,585 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 98,585 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre cut on outer side wall but no cords showing

Offside 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 86,506 miles

headlamp reflectors tarnished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,845 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,342 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,375 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,833 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 12,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 11,714 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 HWX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

EJ53 HWX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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