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AK53 KMF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,676 mi
Last recorded135,676 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KMF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 135,676 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front registration plate cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2019 135,550 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front registration plate cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2018 125,198 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 125,193 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 118,803 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 118,794 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door trim (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 113,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 113,111 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 107,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 102,620 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 96,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,741 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,242 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,700 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,236 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,329 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,456 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,886 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,562 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

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 KMF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KMF, 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 KMF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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