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EP03 OJD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,844 mi
Last recorded92,844 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 OJD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,844 miles

1x bolt loose in lower gearbox mount

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust heatshield loose

exhaust tailpipe fouls on towbar

front to rear brake pipes are cable tied to fuel line

wire not attached gearbox side

Fail 28 Feb 2018 92,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1x bolt loose in lower gearbox mount

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust heatshield loose

exhaust tailpipe fouls on towbar

front to rear brake pipes are cable tied to fuel line

wire not attached gearbox side

Pass 21 Feb 2017 89,493 miles

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

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

cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyre tread

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 7 Feb 2017 89,480 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyre tread

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,361 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Feb 2016 86,361 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,654 miles

Alternator belt deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 82,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Alternator belt deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,776 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION HOLED.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,520 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 60,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Gearbox mounting defective

Small chuff from injector seels.

whine from belt area

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,195 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Small chuff from injector seels.

whine from belt area

Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,213 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 51,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 50,975 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,939 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outter edges

Fail 31 Jul 2009 49,939 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,405 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust box begining to rust

Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 30,356 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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EP03 OJD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EP03 OJD, 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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EP03 OJD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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