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AJ03 GFV

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

76,377 mi
Last recorded76,377 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 GFV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 76,377 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Fail 4 Sep 2024 76,377 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective secondary catch not releasing (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s lens's deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Sep 2023 75,654 miles

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

reverse light not working

Fail 4 Sep 2023 75,654 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s lens's deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2022 74,007 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,905 miles

fault with bonnet secondary catch

n/s/f tyre badly worn

Fail 4 Sep 2020 70,905 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (a))

fault with bonnet secondary catch

n/s/f tyre badly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,511 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 69,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,488 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 66,488 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 60,871 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 60,871 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,135 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,252 miles

Front bumper cracked

N/s mirror case damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2016 54,252 miles

Front bumper cracked

N/s mirror case damaged

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,750 miles

n/s mirror case damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2015 47,750 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s mirror case damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,482 miles

n/s mirror case damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2013 39,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre severley perished

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,493 miles

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

o/s/r tyre severley perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,063 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 33,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,957 miles

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

outer casing of n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,019 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,053 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 19,053 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 12,530 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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AJ03 GFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AJ03 GFV, 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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AJ03 GFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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