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AV53 OZR

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,775 mi
Last recorded95,775 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OZR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 95,775 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 95,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,919 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 85,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,505 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 83,505 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,858 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 78,598 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,521 miles

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

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

Poor headlamp patterns

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,837 miles

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

Poor headlamp patterns

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,926 miles

front registration plate cracked

headlamps have poor pattern

Fail 7 Jan 2013 57,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front registration plate cracked

headlamps have poor pattern

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,874 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,247 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 33,337 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,187 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,122 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 20,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OZR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 OZR registered?

AV53 OZR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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