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AX03 TNJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,397 mi
Last recorded111,397 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 TNJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 111,397 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

emissions unstable

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2015 103,784 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracking / perished

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 103,771 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracking / perished

Engine management light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 98,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 98,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,553 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake service

engine light is on

off side front tyre is low on the edges of tread

rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers are loose .. operation not affected .

near side front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread and just legal

Fail 20 Feb 2013 92,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake service

engine light is on

off side front tyre is low on the edges of tread

rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers are loose .. operation not affected .

near side front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread and just legal

Pass 23 Feb 2012 85,820 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 85,788 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs poor

front pads getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,716 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS UPPER COVERS LOOSE / NOT AFFECTING OPPERATION/

BRAKE SERVICE

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON ADVICE DIAGNOSTIC PLUG IN

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL IS HIGH WITH LITTLE RESERVE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON EDGES

SECONDARY LOCK ON BONNET IS STIFF TO OPERATE

Fail 3 Feb 2011 79,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS UPPER COVERS LOOSE / NOT AFFECTING OPPERATION/

BRAKE SERVICE

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON ADVICE DIAGNOSTIC PLUG IN

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL IS HIGH WITH LITTLE RESERVE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON EDGES

SECONDARY LOCK ON BONNET IS STIFF TO OPERATE

Pass 11 Jan 2010 71,126 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 57,454 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,926 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,001 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)

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 TNJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TNJ, 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 TNJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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