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EJ53 VDC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,504 mi
Last recorded74,504 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 VDC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,504 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016

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

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,599 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 68,573 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,336 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,829 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 46,663 miles

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

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SHOWING SIGNS OF POSSIBLE RUN FLAT/UNDERINFLATION DAMAGE,ADVISE REMOVAL OF TYRE FROM RIM FOR INTERNAL EXAMINATION

Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,154 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge 2mm

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,692 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,794 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 10 Nov 2006 20,496 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 VDC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

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

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