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EO53 MTJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,308 mi
Last recorded140,308 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 140,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper slighly damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2020 140,308 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper slighly damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2019 135,846 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 135,386 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central stop light not working

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two.one in far outer edge ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 126,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 126,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 118,001 miles

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

Nearside Front flat on arrival

Fail 11 Aug 2017 117,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced defused beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced defused beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front flat on arrival

Pass 25 Aug 2016 111,484 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 111,484 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 104,868 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 104,868 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,525 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Aug 2013 95,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,385 miles

both rear shock absorbers dust/dirt covers adrift

Pass 15 Aug 2011 84,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 84,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 81,379 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

rear shock absorber top dust covers droped

Pass 18 Aug 2009 77,114 miles

both rear shock top plastic covers droped

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,654 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,465 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,706 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 MTJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MTJ, 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 EO53 MTJ registered?

EO53 MTJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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