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AX03 UBV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

67,160 mi
Last recorded67,160 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 67,160 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 64,596 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded bottom of both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 61,715 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 61,715 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 58,884 miles

Front headlight lenses faded

Front shocks and hubs corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,501 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front headlight lenses faded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Signs of surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 51,798 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 49,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 46,210 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,869 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (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 23 Mar 2016 39,619 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,502 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,899 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,493 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,207 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,704 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,879 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,429 miles

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre but not to cords

Pass 20 Jun 2006 8,854 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 UBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 UBV, 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 UBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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