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AF03 UPK

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,330 mi
Last recorded152,330 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UPK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 152,330 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 152,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 138,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 138,826 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.23mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.36mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 120,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 106,910 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 106,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,511 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,598 miles

fanbelt perished

n/s/r shock absorber bumper stop broken

o/s/r shock absorber bumper stop broken

Fail 31 Jul 2013 75,598 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fanbelt perished

n/s/r shock absorber bumper stop broken

o/s/r shock absorber bumper stop broken

Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,621 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,937 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,503 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 57,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,604 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 51,604 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 49,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,532 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,695 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,214 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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AF03 UPK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF03 UPK, 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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AF03 UPK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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