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AP03 VXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,607 mi
Last recorded131,607 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VXW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 131,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 131,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 123,059 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 115,920 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 115,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 107,134 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,802 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 87,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,635 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,418 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear shock absorber bumpstop/dust covers split (ok at present)

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 VXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

AP03 VXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AP03 VXW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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