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EJ53 LGV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,927 mi
Last recorded99,927 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 LGV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2012 99,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,393 miles

E.M.L on

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,013 miles

E.M.L on

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2009 61,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 61,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2008 49,249 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,249 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,542 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,933 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 LGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LGV, 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 LGV registered?

EJ53 LGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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