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AU53 TJV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,842 mi
Last recorded105,842 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TJV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,842 miles

Offside headlamp damaged

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 105,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside headlamp damaged

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 8,876 miles

Offside Front headlamp damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2016 8,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front headlamp damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2015 93,116 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 87,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,476 miles

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

advise head lamp glasses scratches

advise near side rear rebound stop splitting

advise repair to off side head lamp

front inner brake pads getting low

near side rear tyre wall lots of cracking plus getting low advise to change

near side rear wheel bearing very noisy but no roughness advise to change

off side front metal brake pipe corroding

off side front tyre wall slight cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,751 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 14 Jan 2011 69,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres getting low plus near side rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres getting low plus near side rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,502 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,978 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 59,769 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,567 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 51,574 miles

off side rear tyre down to 2mm

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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AU53 TJV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU53 TJV, 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 AU53 TJV registered?

AU53 TJV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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