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AP03 BFY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,348 mi
Last recorded138,348 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BFY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 138,348 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 138,316 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 128,200 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 128,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 120,569 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 120,569 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 109,833 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

screen washer bottle cap missing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 77,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,760 miles

coolant pipe insecure and chaffed behind fan.

power steering fluid below minimum level mark

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,112 miles

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

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

tyres seem to wearing uneven in centre and outer tread areas

Fail 1 Jul 2009 44,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

tyres seem to wearing uneven in centre and outer tread areas

Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,955 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,073 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,109 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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AP03 BFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP03 BFY, 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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AP03 BFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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