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AV53 OOU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,186 mi
Last recorded118,186 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 118,186 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 118,185 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 104,788 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear n/s tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2012 95,495 miles

n/s/r tyre slight displacement inner edge

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 93,431 miles

abnormal belt noise

n/s/r tyre slight distortion

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,760 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight displacement on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 86,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 81,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm outer edge n/s/r tyre 1.6mm outer edge o/s/f tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,785 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 OOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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