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AJ52 UYY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,585 mi
Last recorded162,585 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 UYY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 162,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 162,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 162,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 156,066 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 156,040 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 149,754 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 140,959 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 140,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box/pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022

Management warning lamp on.High level stop lamp not working.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 125,706 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tailgate centre stop light not working

Fail 17 Feb 2021 125,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tailgate centre stop light not working

Pass 29 Feb 2020 116,423 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 104,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 96,398 miles

osf and nsf brake flexi hose ferrules are corroded

rear reg plate is deteriated

Fail 13 Feb 2018 96,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

osf and nsf brake flexi hose ferrules are corroded

rear reg plate is deteriated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 93,848 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osf and nsf (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes in general light rust

middle exhaust pipe corroded

rear reg plate deteriated to limits

Fail 21 Feb 2017 93,848 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osf and nsf (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes in general light rust

middle exhaust pipe corroded

rear reg plate deteriated to limits

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,751 miles

brake pipes in general lightly corroded

rear reg plate deteriated

suspect washer jets frozen

Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,245 miles

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

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

steering wheel cover fitted not helping steering control

Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,243 miles

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

rear reg plate deteriated

Fail 13 Feb 2014 82,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

osf tyre damaged

rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,853 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear exhaust hanger deteriated

Pass 10 Feb 2012 72,615 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust rear silencer mounting deteriated

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,776 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 66,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,044 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,415 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 52,556 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,590 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,314 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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AJ52 UYY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ52 UYY, 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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AJ52 UYY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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