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MJ53 AOC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,997 mi
Last recorded177,997 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 AOC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 177,997 miles

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))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 155,528 miles

FRONT AND REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 136,251 miles

E M L LAMP ON

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)

WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Fail 2 Dec 2016 136,251 miles

E M L LAMP ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Fail 24 Oct 2016 134,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 118,749 miles

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

engine man light on

Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,686 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise engine manegment light on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 87,651 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,965 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 70,312 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 57,260 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 57,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,489 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/ OUTER SILL

WIPER BLADES WORN

Fail 6 Oct 2009 45,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

DAMAGE TO N/S/ OUTER SILL

WIPER BLADES WORN

Pass 27 Sep 2008 40,830 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,367 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,273 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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MJ53 AOC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ53 AOC, 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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MJ53 AOC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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