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AP03 XCT

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,604 mi
Last recorded112,604 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 112,604 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,458 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 143,298 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 138,200 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 119,591 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 119,587 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 90,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 90,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,041 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 66,040 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 58,837 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,837 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,787 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 51,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,024 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,511 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 263,358 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,873 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 XCT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

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

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