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AK03 ADV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,135 mi
Last recorded94,135 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ADV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 94,135 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 86,491 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 86,443 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly niosey

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2016 69,355 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre close to wear bars

N/S/R tyre close to wear bars on outer edge

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 69,355 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre close to wear bars

N/S/R tyre close to wear bars on outer edge

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,393 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 52,382 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 43,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,775 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,879 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,936 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 25,601 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,336 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,210 miles

drivers door miror damage

Pass 16 Feb 2006 9,813 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 ADV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ADV, 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 ADV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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