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AP03 WML

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,171 mi
Last recorded101,171 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 101,171 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

middle exhaust mount broken

Fail 1 Oct 2019 101,171 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

middle exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,643 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 88,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,596 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)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 74,003 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,003 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 66,649 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,649 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,691 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,410 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 51,410 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,812 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,291 miles

play in offside rack end

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,661 miles

play in o/s rack joint

Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,038 miles

offside windscreen wiper smearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 26,348 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,348 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 19,795 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,626 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 WML is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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