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AP03 UVB

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,310 mi
Last recorded134,310 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 UVB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 134,310 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracking (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened also offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle and underbody corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 127,650 miles

Front headlamps slightly tarnish

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n.s.r fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 12 May 2021 127,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front headlamps slightly tarnish

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n.s.r fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 13 May 2020 124,496 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 124,496 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 120,151 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 117,770 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 117,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 113,089 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 103,834 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 102,284 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust carroded

Fail 21 May 2015 102,284 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust carroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,197 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,054 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 96,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 93,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 93,687 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 81,143 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,238 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,602 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,408 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 40,220 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,866 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 UVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UVB, 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 UVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AP03 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 UVB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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