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AX03 TEY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,760 mi
Last recorded92,760 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 92,760 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 88,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2024 84,149 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 84,149 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co over limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop light n/w (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 79,308 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 79,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 73,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 68,795 miles

ALL tyres 10 years old

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 61,449 miles

BOTH rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 51,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,558 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,155 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,115 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,914 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 38,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 35,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 33,636 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 30,544 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,135 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 27,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2008 23,639 miles

o/s door mirror cover missing

tyre dephs o/s/f8mm n/s/f5mm o/s/r6mm n/s/r6mm

tyre size 195/60 15t

Pass 14 May 2007 19,888 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,965 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 TEY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

AX03 TEY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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