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AK03 LDC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,847 mi
Last recorded187,847 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 LDC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 187,847 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 187,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 186,176 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 186,167 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 181,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 179,636 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 177,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear exhaust back box bracket is corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 175,761 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 172,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 167,459 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 162,624 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 154,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 146,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 140,470 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 140,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 133,922 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 126,804 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 118,941 miles

gearbox leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

Fail 4 Apr 2011 118,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

gearbox leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 111,128 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper blade slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2010 111,128 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper blade slightly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2009 102,409 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 87,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,963 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 71,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,862 miles

WOULD RECOMMEND NEW FRONT TYRES 1500--2000 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 LDC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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