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FB03 AWH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,521 mi
Last recorded127,521 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 AWH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 127,521 miles

Heat shield rattle.

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 127,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heat shield rattle.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,183 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s/f and n/s/f. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s/f and o/s/f. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bonnet grill loose.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn and crumbling. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Reverse lamp not working.

Rear heat shield loose.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 120,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s/f and n/s/f. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s/f and o/s/f. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bonnet grill loose.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn and crumbling. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Reverse lamp not working.

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,102 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Reversing lamp inoperative, vehicle first used before 01/09/2009

Fail 26 Sep 2018 113,102 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to the condition of the braking system (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Due to the condition of the cooling system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture To brake hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture To brake hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Engine coolant below minimum level

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Reversing lamp inoperative, vehicle first used before 01/09/2009

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering rack has a slight mist of fluid.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs, they also have a lip. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wiper blade rubber torn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi and from flexi to drum. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Reverse light not working.

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear coils... (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 108,565 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front headlamps. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering rack has a slight mist of fluid.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs, they also have a lip. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wiper blade rubber torn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi and from flexi to drum. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Reverse light not working.

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear coils... (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,922 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 99,139 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,900 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 93,328 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 May 2014 93,328 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 May 2014 93,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,977 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 13 May 2011 65,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 May 2010 59,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,443 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 49,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 40,187 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 30,121 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2007 30,121 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 20,463 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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FB03 AWH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FB03 AWH, 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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FB03 AWH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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