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MJ52 LJU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,433 mi
Last recorded146,433 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 LJU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 146,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 146,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 144,567 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 144,364 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front headlamps discolored

Pass 10 Dec 2018 136,394 miles

Front headlamps discolored

Fail 7 Dec 2018 136,394 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front headlamps discolored

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 128,622 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn, rear tyres on 2.5 mm

Pass 13 Dec 2016 114,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 102,063 miles

Child seat fitted not on nearside rear seat

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 29 Oct 2015 102,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not on nearside rear seat

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,033 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 90,033 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs appear worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside wiper split

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 79,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs appear worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside wiper split

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center stop lamp inoperative

Fail 4 Nov 2011 59,092 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,092 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,313 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,024 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,117 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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MJ52 LJU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MJ52 LJU, 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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MJ52 LJU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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