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AX52 CTE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,701 mi
Last recorded84,701 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 CTE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,701 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 74,963 miles

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

Front both head light pattern poor

Nearside Rear shock dust cover damage

Offside Front wiper blade poor condition

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,023 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 52,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,917 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2011 46,206 miles

front tyres perrishing on side walls

Pass 16 Oct 2010 43,424 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 39,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,748 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,920 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,181 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 15,623 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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AX52 CTE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AX52 CTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX52 CTE registered?

AX52 CTE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is AX52 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 CTE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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