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AU03 UAR

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,474 mi
Last recorded132,474 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UAR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 132,474 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 132,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 121,105 miles

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

exhaust tailbox dereriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2015 121,105 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

exhaust tailbox dereriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise exhaust corroded

front brake pads look worn advise a full brake check

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,946 miles

headlamp lenses in poor condition light output and patterns ok

Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 86,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,527 miles

Advise chips in screen

Fail 6 Apr 2011 73,525 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise chips in screen

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,863 miles

Advise rear number plate

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,999 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,064 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,185 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,621 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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AU03 UAR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU03 UAR, 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 AU03 UAR registered?

AU03 UAR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is AU03 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 UAR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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