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AP03 FWT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,406 mi
Last recorded119,406 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FWT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2020 119,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60H15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR PART EXHAUST DETERIORATING HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE

under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2019 105,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild loose

under vehicle has corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2019 105,629 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild loose

under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2018 105,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (through inner wing) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 100,135 miles

1. Both head lights becoming dull. 2. Offside front bottom ball joint dust cover becoming perished. 3. One front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at centre.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 94,720 miles

1/ n/s rear wheel bearing becoming noise

Pass 21 Jan 2015 89,314 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,187 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 83,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 76,461 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,591 miles

1.n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,231 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,412 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,416 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 53,272 miles

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

both front tyres at legal limits worn on outside edge.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,502 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,672 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 FWT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP03 FWT, 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 FWT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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