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EJ53 VAD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,155 mi
Last recorded139,155 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 VAD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 139,155 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front engine oil very rusty but not leaking at time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake dirty just ok for mot

coolant level low topped up

Pass 27 Jul 2017 132,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 126,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust rear mounting bracket broken system still supported

Fail 2 Aug 2016 126,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear exhaust rear mounting bracket broken system still supported

Pass 18 Dec 2014 118,459 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,934 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 101,927 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,190 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 88,190 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,428 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,295 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 53,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,524 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,168 miles

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

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 VAD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

EJ53 VAD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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