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MJ53 AOE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,048 mi
Last recorded64,048 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 AOE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,048 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pressure bottle deteriorated and cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,163 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,908 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 57,908 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,174 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 55,174 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 53,364 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,364 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 50,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,569 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 43,918 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,918 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,560 miles

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

osr tyre starting to split not showing cords or wire

Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,085 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,074 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,883 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,930 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,077 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 23,077 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 AOE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol 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 MJ53 AOE, 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 AOE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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