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AX03 ZBW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,334 mi
Last recorded98,334 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 98,334 miles

oil leak at engine

Fail 11 Aug 2020 98,334 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak at engine

Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,822 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear bracket broken but not likely to come off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 74,822 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position bulb staying bright and has no effect when Brake is applied (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both NS and OS brake pipes corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear bracket broken but not likely to come off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,584 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 73,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 15, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,090 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Aug 2017 72,090 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,161 miles

advise coil springs rusty

advise corrosion on brake pipes

advise exhaust system corroded

advise oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2016 70,161 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise coil springs rusty

advise corrosion on brake pipes

advise exhaust system corroded

advise oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,785 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 67,785 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,510 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,625 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 56,625 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,026 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,534 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,345 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,019 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,896 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 29,885 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,850 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 ZBW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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