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AV53 ONW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,828 mi
Last recorded146,828 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ONW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 146,828 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 146,828 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 137,075 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 136,805 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling support clip (3.6.B.4a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Rear coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 124,549 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2013 109,470 miles

front tyres wearing on edges (near limit)

rear number plate becoming disfigured

Pass 14 Sep 2012 96,494 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,498 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,785 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 57,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 43,826 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,228 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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AV53 ONW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AV53 ONW, 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 AV53 ONW registered?

AV53 ONW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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