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EO03 VJJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,861 mi
Last recorded94,861 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 VJJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2024 94,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level om the minimum

Pass 4 Apr 2023 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 88,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 85,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 85,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,395 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 81,582 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,343 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,328 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 64,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,526 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,487 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,739 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,152 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 25,731 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,010 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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EO03 VJJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO03 VJJ, 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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EO03 VJJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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