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AK03 ORY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

42,391 mi
Last recorded42,391 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ORY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 42,391 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 42,391 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 41,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 41,309 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 40,575 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 39,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers smear

Fail 23 Mar 2021 38,321 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in outer sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers smear

Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,281 miles

Front Wipers smear.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked & perished on sidewalls and tread edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,344 miles

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

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

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

headlights slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge 2mm

Fail 21 Mar 2019 36,344 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

headlights slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge 2mm

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,196 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,284 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,302 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,624 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,985 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 20,985 miles

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

offside front tyre tread low 2mm

Pass 13 Mar 2009 17,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,519 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,916 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 7,675 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 ORY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ORY, 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 ORY registered?

AK03 ORY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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