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AK53 KNE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,499 mi
Last recorded97,499 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KNE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,499 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 97,499 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 91,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 84,048 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,597 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,671 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,910 miles

Front pads low!

Nail in offside rear tyre

Park Brake on upper limits.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 59,910 miles

Front pads low!

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Park Brake on upper limits.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,117 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers below average

Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

interior mirror missing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

possible manifold blow

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2007 36,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

possible manifold blow

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,930 miles

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

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 KNE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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