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AJ03 XLZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,951 mi
Last recorded113,951 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XLZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 113,951 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 105,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,569 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

both front headlamps slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper accident damage

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,488 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2017 67,488 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 May 2016 59,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 59,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,242 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 55,240 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,414 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,896 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Oct 2010 43,566 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,063 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,352 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 28,580 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 21,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 16,441 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 XLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ03 XLZ, 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 XLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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