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EJ53 URZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,743 mi
Last recorded122,743 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 URZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 122,743 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 122,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lence deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lence deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 117,063 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 117,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,824 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 101,824 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 97,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner band

Pass 5 Nov 2016 92,939 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,787 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,799 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 68,163 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear shockabsorber upper plastic cover broke away

Fail 6 Nov 2013 68,142 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear shockabsorber upper plastic cover broke away

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,521 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system mounting metal hangers heavy corrosion

nearside rear shockabsorber upper dust cover broke away

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,707 miles

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

nearside rear shockabsorber upper dust cover broke away

Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,883 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 45,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,780 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,403 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,119 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 URZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URZ, 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 URZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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