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AX03 TGE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,729 mi
Last recorded40,729 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 40,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 38,911 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 38,911 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 36,783 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 36,783 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,175 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 31,442 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,596 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 29,596 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 27,871 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,559 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to crack and perish (no cords showing)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,495 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls staring to crack and perish.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 25,495 miles

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls staring to crack and perish.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,818 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,830 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,036 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 TGE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TGE, 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 TGE registered?

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

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The MOT history for AX03 TGE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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