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EJ53 TCK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,111 mi
Last recorded148,111 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 TCK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 148,111 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 148,107 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Upper stop light not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 136,313 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leaks

Fail 12 Nov 2015 136,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2014 120,001 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 119,996 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 102,682 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 102,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 84,552 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 84,201 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,580 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 62,580 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,321 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 53,321 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,239 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 34,273 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 24,824 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 16,699 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 TCK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TCK, 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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EJ53 TCK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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