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AP52 EWT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,484 mi
Last recorded116,484 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EWT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 116,484 miles

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

engine managment light remains on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 99,686 miles

EML illuminated indicating fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 99,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)

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

EML illuminated indicating fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,606 miles

clutch high

eml on

Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light illuminated

parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

engine oil level very low

Fail 13 Aug 2013 78,924 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light illuminated

engine oil level very low

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,874 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 73,874 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,437 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 65,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 61,628 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 61,628 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 46,207 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 46,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 41,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 35,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 30 Aug 2006 27,720 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 19,990 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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AP52 EWT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP52 EWT, 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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AP52 EWT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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