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AC03 AWH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,971 mi
Last recorded130,971 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AWH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 130,971 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Jul 2019 119,289 miles

Coil springs corroded.

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 110,664 miles

Front Both headlights deteriorated, light output not reduce.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low, close to the legal limit.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 110,664 miles

Front Both headlights deteriorated, light output not reduce.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low, close to the legal limit.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,372 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Both tyres wearing low,close to the legal limit.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 92,431 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 87,405 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 82,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 73,452 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 67,949 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

customer advised on rear brake imballance 40 percent

customer advised on rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,949 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

customer advised on rear brake imballance 40 percent

customer advised on rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,393 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 61,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,374 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 48,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,379 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,797 miles

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

power steering pipe has been fouling on driveshaft.

slight perishing in front tyres.

surface corrosion in exhaust tail box.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 42,720 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

power steering pipe has been fouling on driveshaft.

slight perishing in front tyres.

surface corrosion in exhaust tail box.

Fail 19 Mar 2007 37,453 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,453 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,469 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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AC03 AWH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AC03 AWH, 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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AC03 AWH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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