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EJ53 VOF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,487 mi
Last recorded81,487 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 81,487 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 81,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,641 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 74,640 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 73,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

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

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 73,489 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

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

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 72,414 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 72,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 77,912 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,857 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,581 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,507 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,200 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,864 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,414 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 49,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,635 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,598 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,710 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,471 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 VOF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

EJ53 VOF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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