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AK03 BYC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,275 mi
Last recorded107,275 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BYC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 107,275 miles

Heatshield loose near fuel tank

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 98,552 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear shock dust covers detached

Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,546 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 73,076 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 73,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 62,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 62,222 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,095 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 4 Dec 2017 54,095 miles

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

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,472 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Nov 2016 49,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2015 39,145 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 28,023 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,959 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 9 Mar 2012 25,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,396 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,231 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,028 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,296 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 9,578 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 BYC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BYC, 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 BYC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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