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AD52 AKZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,324 mi
Last recorded144,324 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AKZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 144,324 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 144,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 133,938 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 111,327 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 111,327 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 94,182 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,669 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 80,703 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,703 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,896 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,157 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,642 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 63,079 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,806 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s front metal brake pipe starting corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,167 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 59,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 59,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 59,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,048 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 56,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

advice engine managment light on

Pass 21 Jun 2006 51,098 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 47,940 miles

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

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

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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AD52 AKZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AD52 AKZ, 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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AD52 AKZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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