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AX03 MXC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,558 mi
Last recorded116,558 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 116,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 111,679 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 111,679 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 104,627 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,613 miles

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Jul 2017 97,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,529 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 79,373 miles

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 May 2015 79,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,429 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 12 Jun 2013 66,429 miles

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 36,071 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,253 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 24,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 22,140 miles

nail in offside rear tyre. †wiper blades smearing screen

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 MXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green 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 AX03 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

AX03 MXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AX03 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 MXC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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