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ST03 ADX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,384 mi
Last recorded78,384 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 ADX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 78,384 miles

Both front tyres have some age cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion. Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 78,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe burst during test (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Both front tyres have some age cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion. Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 75,636 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking between treads

wipers not parking by there /self

Fail 8 May 2015 75,636 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

both front tyres cracking between treads

wipers not parking by there /self

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,247 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slighty rough

Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,689 miles

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

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

rattle from rear could not find any play other than slight movement on rear axle bushes

Fail 16 Apr 2013 68,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rattle from rear could not find any play other than slight movement on rear axle bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,999 miles

wipers do not park automatically but can with drivers controls

Fail 19 Apr 2012 62,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

wipers do not park automatically but can with drivers controls

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,637 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 56,637 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s rear door trim loose

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,835 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,061 miles

heat sheild exhaust rattling

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,924 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,617 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 28,617 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,317 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 21,317 miles

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

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

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

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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ST03 ADX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST03 ADX, 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 ST03 ADX registered?

ST03 ADX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is ST03 ADX safe to buy?

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