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AK53 DWF

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,367 mi
Last recorded182,367 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 182,367 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 169,722 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 157,364 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2018 157,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2017 153,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft seal leaking.

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts but deep enough to reach cords.

Offside Rear Heat shield insecure

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near trailing arm mountings. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 149,564 miles

Alternator belt splitting and delaminating.

Central Rear Seat belt under able to access.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 145,754 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 145,333 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 145,333 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe on filter drawing in air.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seal leaking

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

No reversing lamps

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 136,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 125,743 miles

offside rear bump stop split

Pass 13 Sep 2012 111,140 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 100,466 miles

Small cracks in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2010 90,952 miles

Small cracks in sidewalls of both front tyres

Fail 24 Sep 2010 90,952 miles

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

Small cracks in sidewalls of both front tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,266 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 79,266 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,200 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 61,457 miles

Rear silencer becomming corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,423 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 DWF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DWF, 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 DWF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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