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AJ53 OCA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,073 mi
Last recorded125,073 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OCA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 125,073 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded **CHANGE SOON**

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AXLE BUSH MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight leak on fuel injector

Fail 18 Oct 2019 125,073 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded **CHANGE SOON**

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AXLE BUSH MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight leak on fuel injector

Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,474 miles

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to axle bush mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to axle bush mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspect diesel injector leaking past seal but unable to view as inlet manifold obscuring view

Fail 22 Oct 2018 121,474 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both front (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to axle bush mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to axle bush mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspect diesel injector leaking past seal but unable to view as inlet manifold obscuring view

Pass 6 Nov 2017 117,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake pads very low

Pass 11 Nov 2015 111,333 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 111,332 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 103,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

smell of fuel under front of car

Pass 31 Oct 2012 99,374 miles

near side track rod end nut unknown if locking nut

steering wheel trim peeling off

Fail 31 Oct 2012 99,374 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side track rod end nut unknown if locking nut

steering wheel trim peeling off

Pass 3 Nov 2011 93,026 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 93,026 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 86,308 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 86,308 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 78,930 miles

all 4 tyres getting low on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2008 69,560 miles

rear section of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,705 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,711 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 OCA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AJ53 OCA, 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 OCA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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