MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
oil leak
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
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)
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 ()
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)
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)
offside rear bump stop split
Small cracks in sidewall of nearside front tyre
Small cracks in sidewalls of both front tyres
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Small cracks in sidewalls of both front tyres
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear silencer becomming corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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