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AP53 HNJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,382 mi
Last recorded138,382 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HNJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 138,382 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 128,494 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

nearside parking brake low efficiency

offside mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2020 128,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside parking brake low efficiency

offside mirror damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2019 126,768 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing , presenting a sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 122,995 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 117,138 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 117,117 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 113,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 111,743 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 106,789 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 99,719 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,607 miles

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

heat shield over rear silencer lose

Fail 8 Dec 2011 85,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 85,023 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,795 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 70,189 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,902 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 48,555 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,555 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,462 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 35,462 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)

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 HNJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HNJ, 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 HNJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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