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AX52 FYW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

89,927 mi
Last recorded89,927 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FYW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 89,927 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 89,927 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 87,419 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 87,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 83,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,699 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,837 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 77,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,575 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 76,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,562 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,855 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015

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)

mil light on

no mileage displayed

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,722 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 58,722 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 56,122 miles

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

slight roughness in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,122 miles

slight roughness in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,840 miles

engine check light on

Fail 27 Mar 2012 52,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine check light on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,146 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 44,146 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,042 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,511 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,400 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,695 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,889 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 22,889 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 FYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 FYW, 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 AX52 FYW registered?

AX52 FYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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