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AK03 ULP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,128 mi
Last recorded94,128 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ULP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 94,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

middle exhaust hanger broken

Fail 8 Apr 2020 94,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

middle exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Apr 2019 92,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,924 miles

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

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

rear bumpstops worn

tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,824 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 85,919 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres have un even wear on outer edge

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

small oil weep

Fail 23 Mar 2015 84,459 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hangar broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,459 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hangar broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,587 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,428 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 80,422 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine has a possable oil leak

engine has an oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,472 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,367 miles

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

both rear shock shrouds insecure

both rear springs corroding

transmition / engine has an oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 76,355 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

both rear shock shrouds insecure

both rear springs corroding

transmition / engine has an oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,899 miles

handbrake getting high

interior mirror missing

nearside rear seatbelt is slow to retract

offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

surface rust on front discs

Fail 1 Apr 2010 73,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak from bottom hose on rad

handbrake getting high

interior mirror missing

nearside rear seatbelt is slow to retract

offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

surface rust on front discs

Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,655 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 57,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2007 38,923 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,923 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 ULP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ULP, 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 ULP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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