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AF53 OSZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,918 mi
Last recorded38,918 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OSZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,918 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front and both rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust box hangers corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,638 miles

All tyres are perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,455 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to crack/perish

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are cracked/perished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 32,537 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perishing and cracking in outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre perishing in sidewalls

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,537 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perishing and cracking in outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre perishing in sidewalls

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,910 miles

All tyre sidewalls perished, but no cords are being exsposed at this stage.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 29,893 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

All tyre sidewalls perished, but no cords are being exsposed at this stage.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,613 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 24,613 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,166 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,124 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 101,161 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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AF53 OSZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF53 OSZ, 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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AF53 OSZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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