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AK53 KCX

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,284 mi
Last recorded109,284 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KCX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,284 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 109,031 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 108,724 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 108,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 108,021 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,759 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,131 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 100,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 100,756 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,178 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,826 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,909 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,768 miles

engine noisy

Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,382 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 49,466 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion. Nearside rear tyre has a screw in its tread.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,466 miles

Rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion. Nearside rear tyre has a screw in its tread.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 38,659 miles

has slight misfire from engine

Fail 2 Feb 2008 38,659 miles

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

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

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

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

has slight misfire from engine

Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,496 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 KCX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue 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 KCX, 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 KCX registered?

AK53 KCX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is AK53 KCX safe to buy?

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