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AX03 XFZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,136 mi
Last recorded151,136 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XFZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 151,136 miles

both offside wheels have slightly bent rims

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers slightly smeering

nearside front brake pipe corroded

power steering fluid getting near MIN level

Fail 3 Nov 2016 151,136 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both offside wheels have slightly bent rims

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers slightly smeering

nearside front brake pipe corroded

power steering fluid getting near MIN level

Pass 5 Nov 2015 148,968 miles

EML on

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 148,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

EML on

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 147,976 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are rusted

n/s front brake pipe is rusted

Fail 7 Nov 2014 147,976 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front to rear brake pipes are rusted

eml light on

n/s front brake pipe is rusted

Pass 12 Aug 2013 136,151 miles

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

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)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Aug 2013 136,151 miles

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

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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Aug 2012 115,483 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 101,929 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both head light lens detoriated

engine management light on

Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,287 miles

Front wiper blades are starting to smear

Slight leak from P/A/Steering pump

Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,275 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 70,238 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,364 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 53,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,955 miles

o/s/f tyre has a screw in it

Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,513 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 XFZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

AX03 XFZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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