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AP53 CZY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,358 mi
Last recorded107,358 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CZY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 107,358 miles

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

Front tyres perishing

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 101,724 miles

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

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

tyres perishing

Pass 10 May 2016 96,476 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 96,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 90,542 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heat shield slightly loose

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 90,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heat shield slightly loose

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 84,140 miles

headlamps fading

Fail 6 May 2014 84,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

headlamps fading

Pass 10 May 2013 78,178 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 8 May 2012 70,655 miles

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

rear silencer casing breaking up

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,580 miles

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

noise from gearbox area suspect clutch or flywheel

Pass 4 May 2010 51,365 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,780 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,316 miles

fuel pipe clamp rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2008 29,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

fuel pipe clamp rusty

n/s/r handbrake cable mount split

Pass 10 Nov 2007 27,307 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2006 21,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 21,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AP53 CZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP53 CZY, 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 AP53 CZY registered?

AP53 CZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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