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AX03 FCL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,103 mi
Last recorded61,103 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FCL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 61,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Nail in tyre n/s rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear low and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

o/s mirror cover missing but no sharp edges

Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses faded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 51,611 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,958 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 39,958 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 27,501 miles

Nearside Front bumper has damage

Fail 25 Jun 2018 27,501 miles

Nearside Front bumper has damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 20,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,360 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 18,925 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 18,925 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,585 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 18,028 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 18,028 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,564 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 17,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,644 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 27 May 2010 15,843 miles

both o/s tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,171 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,353 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 13,416 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,399 miles

n/s door mirror glass dislodged

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 FCL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FCL, 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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AX03 FCL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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