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AD03 JOH

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,274 mi
Last recorded44,274 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JOH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 44,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 44,111 miles

Central seatbelt stalk not found

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 44,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 43,787 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 42,662 miles

Coolant leak header tank ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 41,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 41,264 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,719 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,276 miles

Nearside wiper split

hi level stop light inoperative

Pass 6 May 2015 36,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hi level stop light inoperative

Fail 6 May 2015 36,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hi level stop light inoperative

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,504 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps in poor condition

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,348 miles

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,234 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 33,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/R tyre cracking on outer sidewall not exposing ply or cords

Fail 29 Mar 2011 32,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,145 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,866 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,674 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,127 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 23,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,337 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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AD03 JOH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD03 JOH, 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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What year was AD03 JOH registered?

AD03 JOH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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