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AK03 VNN

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,489 mi
Last recorded120,489 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VNN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 120,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear axle flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 118,604 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 117,033 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 115,429 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 113,406 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 110,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 107,732 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 104,316 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 101,645 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 101,645 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 101,092 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 93,971 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 60,829 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 26,407 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 5,878 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 VNN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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