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AF03 XAM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,534 mi
Last recorded135,534 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XAM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 135,534 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 129,111 miles

Offside Rear slight wheel bearing noise

Fail 3 Feb 2020 129,106 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight wheel bearing noise

Pass 4 Mar 2019 125,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 125,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 122,192 miles

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2017 118,343 miles

Exhaust noisy rear exhaust silencer leaking slightly (7.1.4)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 113,327 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 108,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 93,975 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 86,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,132 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,819 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,381 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r bumpstops broken

Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,328 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,508 miles

nearside rear bump stop broken

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,960 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 XAM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AF03 XAM, 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 AF03 XAM registered?

AF03 XAM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is AF03 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 XAM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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