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AK03 AYX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,546 mi
Last recorded156,546 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AYX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 156,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 153,572 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 149,363 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 149,363 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jan 2017 139,274 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 139,271 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 127,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 127,190 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,127 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 12,177 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 114,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 108,535 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 108,534 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 101,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,486 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 93,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 83,852 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 83,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,588 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,655 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,079 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 34,807 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 AYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AK03 AYX, 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 AYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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