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AX03 AJU

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,011 mi
Last recorded84,011 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 AJU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,011 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 22 Jan 2021 72,400 miles

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))

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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 18 Jul 2019 62,032 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 62,023 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,305 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 60,296 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,934 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 57,925 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on coil spring large area of shoulder worn away (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,055 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,332 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,421 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,161 miles

Nail head showing in nearside rear tyre tread.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 46,161 miles

Nail head showing in nearside rear tyre tread.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,479 miles

wipers poor.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,466 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,360 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,513 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,862 miles

n/s rear tyre low on tread and slightly perrished.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,575 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,004 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,125 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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AX03 AJU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AX03 AJU, 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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AX03 AJU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 July 2003.

Is AX03 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 AJU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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