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AK03 ZXZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,445 mi
Last recorded98,445 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZXZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 98,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,424 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 73,095 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,358 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,587 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 69,587 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,399 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,661 miles

rear service brake only just meets requirements

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,021 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 52,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 48,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,685 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,774 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,763 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,848 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,572 miles

Front wipers smearing.

N/S/R tyre outer side wall cracking.

Slight leak from O/S drive shaft seal.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 33,572 miles

Front wipers smearing.

N/S/R tyre outer side wall cracking.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight leak from O/S drive shaft seal.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,289 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,140 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,721 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 18,896 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 ZXZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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