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AP53 FHY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,614 mi
Last recorded150,614 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FHY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 150,614 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 141,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 130,655 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 130,655 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 117,987 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 106,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,309 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Nov 2012 92,829 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2011 79,163 miles

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

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

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

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

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trims and trays covering testable items

Fail 7 Dec 2009 52,501 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,501 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,444 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,042 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 8,516 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 8,314 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 8,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FHY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 FHY, 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 FHY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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