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AK03 BFP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

132,924 mi
Last recorded132,924 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 132,924 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill slightly rusty

underside slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2025 127,435 miles

Nearside Front brake binds slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2025 127,317 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Sill Rusty

Pass 1 May 2024 124,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 121,912 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 121,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 116,021 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 107,777 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 107,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,724 miles

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

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

Under vehicle and components general surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,404 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,018 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,669 miles

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox

Rear washer jet hanging out

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 Feb 2017 83,669 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer switch temperamental (have to push too hard) (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox

Rear washer jet hanging out

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,803 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 77,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,868 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen washer switch stiff

Fail 19 Feb 2014 66,868 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen washer switch stiff

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,851 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 62,851 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,275 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,023 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,732 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,263 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 37,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,298 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)

o/s rear tyre mishapen

Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,125 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 BFP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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