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DE03 AKG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,784 mi
Last recorded146,784 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 AKG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 146,784 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 141,742 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 141,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 135,613 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 135,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2017 129,359 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 121,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded to varying degree (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper blade tip split

Rear cracks in tread grooves of both rear tyres

Pass 16 May 2015 113,367 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield is loose due to corrosion and making contact with exhaust

exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket broke but sytem is still adequatley supported

Pass 13 May 2014 103,727 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heat shield broken away from mountings

o/s wiper blade split at both tips

Fail 12 May 2014 103,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heat shield broken away from mountings

o/s wiper blade split at both tips

Pass 3 May 2013 95,473 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust heat shield detached and resting on exhaust

Fail 3 May 2013 95,473 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust heat shield detached and resting on exhaust

Pass 17 May 2012 85,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2011 73,642 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 73,642 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,913 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,138 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,315 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,728 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,539 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,002 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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DE03 AKG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE03 AKG, 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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DE03 AKG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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