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AX03 TJY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,157 mi
Last recorded118,157 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 118,157 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 118,156 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 113,146 miles

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

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

Rear Reverse lights not working

Fail 26 Sep 2018 113,146 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Sep 2017 105,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriated (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 105,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriated (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 99,210 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DETERIATED+HEAT SHIELD LOOSE NOT SECURE (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 90,413 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 90,413 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 82,108 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 74,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust weak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 74,291 miles

rear exhaust weak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,389 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,135 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 42,135 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 28,438 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 17,856 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,068 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,475 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,063 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 TJY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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