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AP03 EXJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,112 mi
Last recorded98,112 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EXJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 98,112 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,254 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 96,254 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,001 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 89,879 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,444 miles

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

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

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 10 Oct 2014 74,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 74,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 68,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,408 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 53,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,914 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 45,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 38,263 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,352 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 20,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,514 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,357 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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AP03 EXJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EXJ, 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 AP03 EXJ registered?

AP03 EXJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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