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AK53 DVW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,993 mi
Last recorded182,993 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 182,993 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS

Fail 6 Mar 2014 182,977 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS

Pass 27 Feb 2013 171,497 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 152,121 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY WEAK

Pass 14 Mar 2011 134,833 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 25 Jan 2010 111,924 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 111,924 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 20 Jan 2009 90,917 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 73,051 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge of tyre

rear exhaust silencer tatty outer shield breaking off but not blowing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,383 miles

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

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

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 DVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

AK53 DVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AK53 DVW safe to buy?

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