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AF03 XAS

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XAS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2017 118,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2016 116,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,493 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 108,492 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 93,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,737 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,452 miles

s.r.s. light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,340 miles

Airbag light on dash

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,923 miles

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

Oil leak

rear number plate faded slighly

Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 30,134 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,988 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,717 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 17,716 miles

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

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

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 XAS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XAS, 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 AF03 XAS registered?

AF03 XAS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 XAS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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