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AV03 FSL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,120 mi
Last recorded61,120 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FSL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,120 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 61,100 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes greased

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,352 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,249 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 55,274 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,067 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,668 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,778 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,259 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,989 miles

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

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 22 Sep 2008 29,158 miles

tyres worn

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,809 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 18,509 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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AV03 FSL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV03 FSL, 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 AV03 FSL registered?

AV03 FSL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AV03 FSL safe to buy?

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