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AK03 SMV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

62,841 mi
Last recorded62,841 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 SMV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 62,841 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Apr 2024 62,841 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Apr 2023 61,149 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,782 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 58,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 54,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 49,863 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 49,863 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 46,806 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 46,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 46,636 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 46,635 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 43,722 miles

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

Offside Front flexi ferrule corroded slightly

both front headlight lens' deteriorated

lower gearbox rubber mount split

slight mist of oil from power steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2016 43,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe rear section to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front flexi ferrule corroded slightly

both front headlight lens' deteriorated

lower gearbox rubber mount split

slight mist of oil from power steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear slightly noisey

coolant level low

Fail 23 Oct 2015 38,560 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear slightly noisey

coolant level low

Pass 6 Oct 2014 31,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,882 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 23,184 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,027 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 18,426 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,083 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,117 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,785 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 SMV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 SMV, 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 SMV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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