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AV03 GSY

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,566 mi
Last recorded145,566 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 GSY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 145,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 130,555 miles

dip stick broken

Fail 3 Dec 2016 130,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe holed were hanger is (7.1.2)

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

dip stick broken

Pass 8 Dec 2015 116,141 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 116,141 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 109,709 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2013 106,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,843 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Dec 2011 91,346 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 91,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,335 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,227 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 85,227 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 74,871 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,871 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,057 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,443 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 GSY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV03 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

AV03 GSY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is AV03 GSY safe to buy?

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