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EJ53 HXL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,190 mi
Last recorded38,190 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HXL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,190 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,476 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 22,490 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,490 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,669 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 17,669 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 11,719 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 11,719 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 6,712 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 HXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

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

Is EJ53 HXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 HXL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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