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AK03 XOF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,493 mi
Last recorded154,493 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XOF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 154,493 miles

Engine oil level is very low

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on the edges

Fail 11 Jan 2016 154,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has a hole in it (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil level is very low

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on the edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 150,089 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Jan 2015 150,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2014 143,384 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 142,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

gearbox mounting slightly deteriorated

o/s/r brake light slightly dimmer than n/s

Pass 15 Feb 2013 134,315 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 134,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 126,916 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 111,092 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 111,092 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 94,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,980 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,757 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 44,174 miles

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

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 XOF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOF, 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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What year was AK03 XOF registered?

AK03 XOF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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