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EO53 KJJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

112,088 mi
Last recorded112,088 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 KJJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 112,088 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

General corrosion underbody

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 111,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to front nearside and offside shock-absorber struts

corrosion to front nearside and offside top strut mountings

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some deterioration to nearside headlamp lens

Fail 3 Feb 2023 111,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to front nearside and offside shock-absorber struts

corrosion to front nearside and offside top strut mountings

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some deterioration to nearside headlamp lens

Pass 3 Feb 2022 107,784 miles

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

slight deterioration to headlamp lenses

Pass 5 Feb 2021 104,897 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

slight deterioration to nearside headlamp lens

Pass 25 Jan 2020 102,557 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration to nearside headlamp lens

Pass 29 Jan 2019 99,492 miles

n/s headlamp tarnishing

o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 29 Jan 2019 99,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

n/s headlamp tarnishing

o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Feb 2018 97,590 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 92,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leaks

Fail 21 Apr 2016 86,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leaks

Pass 19 May 2015 79,892 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s headlight pattern just visable

Fail 18 May 2015 79,892 miles

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

Centre brake light inop

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s headlight pattern just visable

Pass 14 May 2014 74,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 74,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 69,641 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 63,505 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)

Oil leak

near side driveshaft seal slightly leaking

Pass 20 May 2011 55,666 miles

Oil leak

injector seals worn

ns handbrake cable suport worn

os handbrake cable suport worn

Fail 19 May 2011 55,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

injector seals worn

ns handbrake cable suport worn

os handbrake cable suport worn

Pass 20 May 2010 48,173 miles

engine injector blowing and allowing fuse to go in to car

Pass 22 May 2009 40,517 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 40,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 32,461 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 22,841 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 22,841 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 13,486 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 KJJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KJJ, 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 KJJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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