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AX03 ZBP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,871 mi
Last recorded81,871 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn and small cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills / chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 81,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn and small cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills / chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,346 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 71,346 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven Low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi - cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,238 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 67,238 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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 17 Sep 2015 58,848 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 58,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,140 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 52,139 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r/tyre has side wall crackes

Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight wear o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,007 miles

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 43,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,342 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 40,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,788 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 37,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,929 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,148 miles

all 4 tytres tread wearing close to legal limit and side walls begining to perish.

o/s/f wheel bearing begining to rumble

Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,982 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 ZBP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZBP, 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 ZBP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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