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AX03 MXY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,289 mi
Last recorded115,289 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 MXY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 115,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 115,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 115,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking Rack end leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perishing and wearing bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 105,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 105,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe chaffing on driveshaft (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust poorly repaired

Pass 10 Apr 2018 100,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked & Perished On inner Sidewall

Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Knuckle Slight Play In A Ball Joint

Pass 4 May 2017 100,398 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Knuckle Slight Play In a Ball Joint

Fail 4 May 2017 100,398 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Knuckle Slight Play In a Ball Joint

Pass 12 Jan 2016 98,148 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 98,142 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 94,190 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 90,455 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 85,950 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 79,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2011 74,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 68,847 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 62,613 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 55,737 miles

Wiper blades are worn.

Fail 2 Feb 2008 55,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,399 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,119 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 MXY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 MXY, 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 MXY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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