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AK53 EWP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,725 mi
Last recorded184,725 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 184,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 172,733 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 153,605 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 153,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust system box rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2013 139,454 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 139,239 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 126,687 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 126,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 117,105 miles

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber casings damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2010 103,792 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 103,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,057 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,947 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 EWP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EWP, 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 EWP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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