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AV53 PFY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,411 mi
Last recorded111,411 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PFY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 111,411 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 111,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

injector blowing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,757 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 104,757 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 101,144 miles

headlamp lenses poor, diffusing patterns

o/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes are corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 101,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlamp lenses poor, diffusing patterns

o/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes are corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,877 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 29 Mar 2010 71,283 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 71,281 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 50,873 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 36,761 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 PFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV53 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

AV53 PFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AV53 PFY safe to buy?

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