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AJ53 OCM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,231 mi
Last recorded132,231 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OCM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 132,231 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight aims poor

Fail 12 Oct 2024 131,723 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 129,221 miles

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

heat shield adrift

Fail 25 Oct 2023 129,221 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

heat shield adrift

Pass 22 Oct 2022 126,553 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 126,553 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lenses foggy (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 123,556 miles

speedo inop

Fail 28 Oct 2021 123,556 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

speedo inop

Pass 7 Nov 2020 121,598 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 121,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 117,989 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hanger on exhaust box broken

Pass 24 Apr 2018 115,918 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 115,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 114,110 miles

possible coolant leak

Fail 22 May 2017 114,110 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

possible coolant leak

Pass 12 May 2016 107,005 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 100,034 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,708 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,903 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,682 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 53,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 42,771 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,861 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,889 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,098 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 OCM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OCM, 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 OCM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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