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AV53 PRZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,456 mi
Last recorded120,456 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PRZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 120,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 120,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 111,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 111,901 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box mounting corroded away (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 103,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 103,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 98,389 miles

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

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

nearisde rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy,

rear exhaust outer casing is corroded and breaking up

Fail 21 Mar 2015 98,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearisde rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy,

rear exhaust outer casing is corroded and breaking up

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,130 miles

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

both rear coil springs are slightly corroded around the bottom coil.

front inner brake pads look slightly low.

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the chords

rear axhaust box slightly corroded and breaking up slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2013 84,498 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,700 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,763 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 50,757 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,367 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,555 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 PRZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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