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AK53 AWF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

184,310 mi
Last recorded184,310 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AWF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 184,310 miles

advise budget repair to rear silencer

Pass 10 Sep 2024 183,633 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 182,997 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 181,503 miles

advise both front tyres worn to limit

advise surface rust on nsf brake pipe

Pass 10 Sep 2021 179,793 miles

advise surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2020 175,333 miles

advise slight play in nsf track rod end

advise surface rust on nsr and osr brake pipes

Pass 31 May 2019 170,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Signs of body corrosion

Fail 24 May 2019 170,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Signs of body corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 169,642 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine. ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 May 2018 169,642 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak Engine. ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 168,954 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak Engine. ()

Fail 26 May 2017 168,954 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 28 May 2016 166,197 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 161,901 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 161,901 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 152,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 135,545 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 135,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 122,776 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 109,181 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 94,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 94,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 81,243 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,886 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,155 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,190 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

oil leak sump gasket/sump?

slight corrosion on rear box

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 AWF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AWF, 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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AK53 AWF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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