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PF03 AFU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,085 mi
Last recorded95,085 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 AFU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 95,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seats fitted to rear.

n/side front door corroding.

n/side front tyre starting to split in tread.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 95,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seats fitted to rear.

n/side front door corroding.

n/side front tyre starting to split in tread.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 92,705 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heavily corroded but not enough to fail at time of test

under body of car slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,848 miles

n/side door mirror damaged.

starting to corrode under vehicle.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 91,848 miles

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

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

n/side door mirror damaged.

starting to corrode under vehicle.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,643 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 85,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread and worn to 1.6mm at time of test

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,344 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have cuts in tread no cords showing

o/side rear tyre splitting in tread and side wall nail in tread

Fail 19 Jun 2012 73,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres have cuts in tread no cords showing

o/side rear tyre splitting in tread and side wall nail in tread

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,708 miles

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

starting to corroide under vehicle needs good oil spray

Fail 17 Jun 2011 65,708 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

starting to corroide under vehicle needs good oil spray

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,390 miles

slight noise n/s front suspension

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,771 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 28,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s inner cv boot leaking cv grease

Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,055 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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PF03 AFU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PF03 AFU, 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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PF03 AFU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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