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MK03 ABU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,183 mi
Last recorded105,183 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 ABU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,183 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,366 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,432 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 84,427 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,710 miles

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 27 Feb 2014 60,536 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 60,536 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,640 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 63,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,415 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 49,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,668 miles

front number plate water ingreesed

Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,111 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,324 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,565 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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MK03 ABU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK03 ABU, 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 MK03 ABU registered?

MK03 ABU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is MK03 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 ABU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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