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AF53 OSJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,712 mi
Last recorded120,712 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OSJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 120,712 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 101,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light staying on

nearside and offside headlight lens badly scratched

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2012 101,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine warning light staying on

nearside and offside headlight lens badly scratched

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2011 77,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine warning light on

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from power steering pump

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine warning light on

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from power steering pump

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,311 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 58,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 47,785 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 47,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

mil lamp on

Fail 28 Jun 2007 30,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,225 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,751 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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AF53 OSJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AF53 OSJ, 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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AF53 OSJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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