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AJ52 YTX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,844 mi
Last recorded100,844 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 YTX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2021 100,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side light flashes instead (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 96,290 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has flat spot

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 96,920 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has flat spot

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,577 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 92,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,485 miles

Centre Brake light not working

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod inner joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack has a slight oil leak

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 87,485 miles

Centre Brake light not working

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod inner joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack has a slight oil leak

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,381 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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 9 Oct 2013 72,228 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 72,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,834 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 63,834 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,380 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

The vehicle has a water leak .This looks to be from the header tank

Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,789 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 41,789 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,201 miles

Advise nearside wiper blade.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 8,746 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 YTX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YTX, 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 YTX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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