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SM53 AOJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,662 mi
Last recorded52,662 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 AOJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 52,662 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 51,146 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 51,146 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 50,386 miles

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

surface rust under vehicle chassis and component brake pipes and suspensions

Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,609 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 48,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,162 miles

surface rust under vehicle chassis and components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,003 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 47,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,675 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,509 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,348 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,360 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,430 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,622 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,317 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,185 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,372 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,061 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,935 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SM53 AOJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SM53 AOJ, 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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SM53 AOJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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