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DC03 AVK

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,818 mi
Last recorded78,818 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 AVK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 78,818 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 78,818 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 76,198 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 76,064 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ABOVE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 72,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to rubber flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last section of metal brake pipe to rubber flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to rubber flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last section of metal brake pipe to rubber flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished with deep splits/cracks / no cords showing' (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 70,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,155 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 67,155 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 96,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material solid pipe just before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,052 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,295 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,200 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 47,200 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,728 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,869 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 38,658 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,839 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,659 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,763 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 9,077 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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DC03 AVK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DC03 AVK, 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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DC03 AVK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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