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AK03 TSV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,646 mi
Last recorded129,646 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 TSV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 129,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 129,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 124,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 119,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 119,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,116 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 104,394 miles

front brake pads low.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,270 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,942 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 92,942 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,426 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 83,426 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009

Centre rear seat belt has been removed. As the offside rear is type 3 point intertia, and the nearside rear is also 3 point. minimum requirements have been met.

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Wipers don't park in the off screen position on there own.

high level brake light has been permanently disconnected.

rear number plate is unbonding

Fail 24 Mar 2009 67,501 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Wipers don't park in the off screen position on there own.

offsife wiper leaves lines

rear number plate is unbonding

Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,530 miles

noise from engine bay

slight knocking noise rear suspension

Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,739 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 TSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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