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SL52 EJC

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,789 mi
Last recorded117,789 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 EJC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2019 117,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 116,410 miles

Brake pipes not in all manufacturer's clips.

Power steering reservoir overfilled.

Rub from offside rear brake.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,111 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 115,109 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear under bonnet at bulkhead (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear at rear (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear at rear (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on strut (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Car should not be driven. track rod end loose.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 109,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 102,717 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,202 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,612 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,953 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,685 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,629 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,457 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 27,160 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,160 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,114 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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SL52 EJC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL52 EJC, 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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SL52 EJC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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