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AP03 MUV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,108 mi
Last recorded80,108 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 MUV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 80,108 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TOP SECURING NUT CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 80,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing in bumper (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT TANK LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TOP SECURING NUT CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 67,323 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 53,999 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 43,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 38,584 miles

nearside rear bumper damage

Pass 23 Jun 2020 37,499 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,987 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 34,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,949 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,007 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 27,147 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,557 miles

all metal brake pipes coated in grease-unable to visually check

Fail 18 Jun 2013 25,234 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal brake pipes coated in grease-unable to visually check

Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,332 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,266 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,409 miles

exhaust starting to rust

steering rack damp

Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,476 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,401 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,308 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,151 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 MUV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

AP03 MUV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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