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AK03 ZXS

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,036 mi
Last recorded105,036 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZXS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,036 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 103,778 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,784 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,529 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 82,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,587 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,587 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,027 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 66,027 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r brake reading low

Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

alternator belt shredding

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,365 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 43,892 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,892 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,286 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2007 30,429 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,358 miles

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

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 ZXS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 ZXS registered?

AK03 ZXS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AK03 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 ZXS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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