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EJ53 UXO

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,322 mi
Last recorded105,322 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 UXO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,322 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view missing (8.1.2a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear shock top cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock top cover insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with cable ties exhaust paste (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tape where mirror was (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 105,321 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) components fouling abs wire rubbing on anti roll bar link (2.3.4d)

Centre Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view missing (8.1.2a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear shock top cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock top cover insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with cable ties exhaust paste (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tape where mirror was (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,805 miles

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

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

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

bonnet latch faulty new latch needed

Fail 5 Jan 2015 96,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bonnet latch faulty new latch needed

Pass 7 Jan 2014 88,506 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 88,506 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,904 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 3 Jan 2013 77,904 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,281 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 67,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2010 54,613 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 54,613 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,514 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,895 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,553 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,793 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 UXO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UXO, 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 UXO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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