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AV03 OBE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,544 mi
Last recorded101,544 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OBE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 101,544 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 98,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 98,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,506 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,042 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,106 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 84,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,445 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 81,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,071 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,300 miles

o/s driveshaft bearing noisy

wipers in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Mar 2010 56,325 miles

ADVISE - N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - EMISSION SLOW TO PASS

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,902 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,143 miles

Advise n/s/f valve damaged

Advise n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Advise n/s/r tyre nearly bald on raised tread

Advise o/s/r tyre low on raised tread

Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,961 miles

1)nsr tyre getting low †2)gear box oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 30,736 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 OBE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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