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AK03 BKV

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,489 mi
Last recorded71,489 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BKV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,489 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 71,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,478 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc condition very poor

Fail 2 Nov 2012 68,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc condition very poor

Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,652 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,393 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,435 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 44,435 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,289 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 27,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 11,624 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 BKV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BKV, 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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What year was AK03 BKV registered?

AK03 BKV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AK03 BKV safe to buy?

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