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EJ53 TWX

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,028 mi
Last recorded150,028 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 TWX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 150,028 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REAR HAND BRAKES JUST MET LIMITS 18% strip check (3.7.B.3)

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT

Pass 29 Apr 2016 141,491 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly discoloured and affecting beam image slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2016 141,491 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both headlamp lenses slightly discoloured and affecting beam image slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2015 133,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2015 133,994 miles

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 126,292 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 118,570 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 118,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 112,945 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 99,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 99,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 88,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 96,027 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 62,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 49,713 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,211 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 TWX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TWX, 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 TWX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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