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AV03 WTZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

83,958 mi
Last recorded83,958 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WTZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 83,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 83,958 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 83,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 82,735 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 82,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,411 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 81,411 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,580 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 80,580 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,826 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 78,826 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,651 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 94,651 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,615 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 74,615 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,756 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 72,756 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,459 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 70,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,121 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,712 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,605 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 60,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,071 miles

both rear shockabsorber bump stops worn

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,436 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,059 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,246 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,246 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,879 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 30,715 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,545 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 WTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

AV03 WTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AV03 WTZ safe to buy?

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