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AV03 GOU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,831 mi
Last recorded162,831 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 GOU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 162,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 162,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 154,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer box (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 154,940 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer box (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 139,897 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 139,897 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 125,859 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 110,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 95,527 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 95,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,575 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 82,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 82,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 72,206 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 72,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,418 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,624 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,426 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 40,375 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/S front top shock mount contaminated with water.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,631 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,510 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 21,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV03 GOU, 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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AV03 GOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 April 2003.

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