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AP03 NUE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,482 mi
Last recorded105,482 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 NUE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 105,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 21 May 2024 105,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 May 2023 100,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 96,276 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 96,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside front ball joint gator perished

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 91,946 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 90,245 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 90,102 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,562 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 85,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 79,941 miles

Advise nearside front tyre on 2-3mm

Advise nearside mirror damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2017 74,261 miles

Advise nearside mirror damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2016 67,696 miles

n/s mirror damaged

small chips in screen

Pass 9 Feb 2015 59,870 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,807 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,582 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,063 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 44,558 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 39,527 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,633 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 34,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 29,605 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 23,559 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,173 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 NUE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NUE, 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 NUE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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