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MW53 AJY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,434 mi
Last recorded76,434 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 AJY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 76,434 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 76,288 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 76,016 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,613 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 75,209 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Dec 2020 74,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 74,383 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 73,805 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,966 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,564 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,401 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 68,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,286 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,246 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,309 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 46,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front 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 14 Dec 2010 39,602 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 32,546 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,242 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,516 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,069 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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MW53 AJY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MW53 AJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW53 AJY registered?

MW53 AJY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is MW53 AJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW53 AJY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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