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AJ53 GHX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,555 mi
Last recorded142,555 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GHX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 142,555 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front HEAD LAMPS SLIGHTLY CLOUDY

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 142,555 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front HEAD LAMPS SLIGHTLY CLOUDY

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 134,427 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,708 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 117,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2019 111,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 106,318 miles

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

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 9 Feb 2017 100,261 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,243 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

wipers torn but still clearing screen

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,155 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,724 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,532 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 60,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,614 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,193 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 29,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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AJ53 GHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AJ53 GHX, 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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AJ53 GHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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