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AJ53 GZX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,610 mi
Last recorded104,610 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GZX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 104,610 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 104,411 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,828 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 102,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,604 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,210 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 93,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,149 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 87,149 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,126 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 76,980 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,084 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 68,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,829 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 48,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,390 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,457 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 GZX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black 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 GZX, 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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What year was AJ53 GZX registered?

AJ53 GZX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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