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EJ53 VJX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,859 mi
Last recorded76,859 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 76,859 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 76,859 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,131 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 68,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,081 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,116 miles

All tyres wearing close to limit, best measured at 2.5mm tread remaining

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake performance just met, advise inspect and repair as required

Fail 28 Sep 2015 49,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades poor (8.2.2)

All tyres wearing close to limit, best measured at 2.5mm tread remaining

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake performance just met, advise inspect and repair as required

Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,665 miles

O/S front top suspension centre retaining nut corroded, replacement advised

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,314 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,829 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 18,719 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 15,984 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 14,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,625 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 11,675 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 7,180 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 VJX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ53 VJX registered?

EJ53 VJX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is EJ53 VJX safe to buy?

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