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AK03 RMY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,835 mi
Last recorded120,835 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 120,835 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 120,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 118,035 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 7 Jun 2012 118,035 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch slipping

Pass 14 Jun 2011 109,773 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 109,773 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 101,815 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 92,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,218 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,326 miles

N/S & O/S/F tyres Wearing On Edges

O/S Handbrake Cable Fixing Wearing

Rear Centre Seatbelt Slow In Operation

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 54,452 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 54,452 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,381 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 RMY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RMY, 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 RMY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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