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AV03 XZW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,004 mi
Last recorded118,004 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XZW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2020 118,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished/close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 114,108 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 108,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket/hanger broken

Fail 18 Jun 2018 108,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket/hanger broken

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 99,311 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

corrosion at rear of vehicle

corrosion under body / chassis

Fail 7 Jul 2017 99,311 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

corrosion at rear of vehicle

corrosion under body / chassis

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,122 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 91,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,959 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn to 3mm

seat covers in place, unable to check rear middle seat belt

o/s/r child seat insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,325 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,454 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 70,454 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,717 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,171 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,606 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,856 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,657 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,820 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,902 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 XZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

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

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