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EO53 CHJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,691 mi
Last recorded69,691 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2020 69,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2019 63,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 63,103 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 63,100 miles

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

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 63,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 63,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,197 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 57,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,307 miles

Coolant staining from hose join nearside engine

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Driveshaft centre bearing very noisy and rough

Offside front metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2015 46,307 miles

Coolant staining from hose join nearside engine

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working Replaced 501 bulb that was missing (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Driveshaft centre bearing very noisy and rough

Offside front metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 41,657 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,657 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,654 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,565 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,965 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,082 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,204 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,109 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 23,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,039 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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EO53 CHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO53 CHJ, 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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EO53 CHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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