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AJ53 GXE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,747 mi
Last recorded116,747 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GXE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2019 116,747 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamp units (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.m (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 111,367 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 107,966 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 107,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 104,206 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,788 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 99,721 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,185 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,606 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,442 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,722 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2010 61,753 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 61,657 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 43,987 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,134 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,172 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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AJ53 GXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ53 GXE, 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 GXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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