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NJ03 EWM

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,862 mi
Last recorded119,862 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 EWM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 119,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet next to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 119,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet next to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 114,825 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

engine leaking oil

Fail 10 Jul 2017 114,825 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

engine leaking oil

Pass 21 Jun 2016 109,894 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking inbetween treads

engine leaking oil

Pass 16 Jun 2015 105,063 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 105,059 miles

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

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

advise osf tyre tread cracking

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,236 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 99,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,382 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 93,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,215 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,978 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 58,978 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,752 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 41,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 31,566 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 31,566 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,889 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,191 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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NJ03 EWM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJ03 EWM, 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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NJ03 EWM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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