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EJ53 JHF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,099 mi
Last recorded117,099 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 JHF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 117,099 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 111,504 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 111,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 105,690 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 105,690 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 100,115 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 100,115 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,430 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 87,430 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,862 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 73,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,415 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,255 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 40,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 33,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,591 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,060 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,436 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 27,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,447 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,452 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 JHF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ53 JHF, 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 JHF registered?

EJ53 JHF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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