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AK53 AVV

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,637 mi
Last recorded95,637 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AVV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,984 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 87,552 miles

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

Front tyres cracking

N/S/R tyre has a cut in the outer wall

Rear tyres cracking & on 3mm

Fail 11 Nov 2013 81,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,928 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,566 miles

Front & rear wipers have slight smeer

Fail 15 Nov 2012 75,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front & rear wipers have slight smeer

Fail 10 Nov 2011 70,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,194 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 64,736 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,692 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,550 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded (not blowing at this time)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,893 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,719 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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AK53 AVV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK53 AVV, 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 AK53 AVV registered?

AK53 AVV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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