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AP53 DFD

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,216 mi
Last recorded73,216 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DFD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 73,216 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 73,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,384 miles

front screen washer operated by rear washer switch

headlamp patterns adjusted with tape on lense giving a flat pattern

o/s anti roll bar link dust cover repaired with sealer

signs of water loss from front of engine

Fail 9 Oct 2013 59,384 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front screen washer operated by rear washer switch

headlamp patterns adjusted with tape on lense giving a flat pattern

o/s anti roll bar link dust cover repaired with sealer

signs of water loss from front of engine

Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 47,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,346 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 36,346 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,372 miles

headlight deflectors fitted, flat light aim

Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,747 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,269 miles

head light deflectors fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,159 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2006 12,642 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,642 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,259 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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AP53 DFD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AP53 DFD, 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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AP53 DFD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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