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AP03 OFJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,502 mi
Last recorded79,502 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,502 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 79,502 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,410 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 72,226 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 66,735 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 66,735 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,854 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 63,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,567 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,567 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,996 miles

o/s/f door check strap insecure.....

Fail 14 Jul 2015 59,996 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/f door check styrap poor.....loose

o/s/f door check strap insecure.....

Pass 12 Jul 2014 57,920 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 57,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 51,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,281 miles

drivers door hinge insecure

passenger door hinge bolt loose

washer low on water

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,804 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 39,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 35,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,203 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,581 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,750 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,324 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 OFJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OFJ, 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 OFJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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