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AX03 MXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,857 mi
Last recorded88,857 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 MXW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 88,857 miles

1. Both rear tyres worn on outside edge. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 88,856 miles

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

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

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

1. Both rear tyres worn on outside edge. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,271 miles

1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. Nearside and offside dorr mirrors incomplete. 3. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 80,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. Nearside and offside dorr mirrors incomplete. 3. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,851 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 71,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre worn to limits.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,337 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,558 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 45,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 30 May 2007 36,909 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,194 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 MXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol 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 AX03 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

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

Is AX03 MXW safe to buy?

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