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AK03 ACU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,927 mi
Last recorded117,927 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ACU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 112,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 111,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,215 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,050 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,946 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 93,946 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,453 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/F & REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,201 miles

SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE

SLIGHT WATER LEAK ABOVE OIL FILTER ALSO POSS WATER PUMP

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,828 miles

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Fail 16 Feb 2011 56,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,810 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres 2mm

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,439 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,956 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 31,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,768 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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AK03 ACU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK03 ACU, 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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AK03 ACU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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