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AX52 CVD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,515 mi
Last recorded229,515 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 CVD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 229,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 223,773 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 223,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 218,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 210,379 miles

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

gear box oil leak rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2015 210,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

gear box oil leak rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2014 199,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 198,792 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 181,049 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn low on edges (shallow grooves)

nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges (shallow grooves)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 181,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn low on edges (shallow grooves)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges (shallow grooves)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 162,176 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

offside rear tyre perished on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2011 141,935 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 141,935 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 124,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven

Fail 28 Aug 2009 105,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front wiper slight smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 105,967 miles

offside front wiper slight smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,985 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 56,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,339 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 32,774 miles

n/s/f drive shaft seal leaking ??

power steering damp

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 CVD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX52 CVD, 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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AX52 CVD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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