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AX03 AVJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,024 mi
Last recorded58,024 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 AVJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 58,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 55,707 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear rear steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 52,899 miles

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

front brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

head light lenses deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2015 52,894 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

head light lenses deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,112 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

head light lenes deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2014 49,112 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

head light lenes deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 48,183 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 45,530 miles

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

air bag light on

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre wearing low and bald on edge

o/s/f tyre 3 mm

Fail 2 Nov 2012 45,530 miles

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

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

air bag light on

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre wearing low and bald on edge

o/s/f tyre 3 mm

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,231 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,147 miles

O/S/F brake pipe slightly rusty.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 29,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,828 miles

cut and cracks in o/s/r tyre

front tyres 2 mm on edges and cut in o/s side wall

n/s/r tyre worn low and cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2007 20,832 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 20,832 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,593 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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AX03 AVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AX03 AVJ, 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 AX03 AVJ registered?

AX03 AVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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