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AP03 TZB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,337 mi
Last recorded137,337 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 137,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake reading lower than o/s/r

Fail 22 Feb 2020 137,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake reading lower than o/s/r

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 112,200 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all brake pipes greased

exhaust flexi weak

Fail 28 Feb 2019 112,200 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all brake pipes greased

exhaust flexi weak

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,776 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 68,776 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 62,352 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,352 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,743 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 55,743 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,717 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,063 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 26,842 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,842 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,531 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,375 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 13,600 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,600 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 TZB 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 68.2%.

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 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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

AP03 TZB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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