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AK53 OOD

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

104,517 mi
Last recorded104,517 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OOD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 104,517 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 104,517 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 94,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 94,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 94,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 92,883 miles

underbody surface rust

underbody undersealed

Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,422 miles

undercarriage surface rust

undercarriage surface rust

Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,897 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,135 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 78,133 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,850 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 71,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriorated/beam images slightly impaired

Pass 13 Jan 2017 67,096 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,078 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 62,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Corrosion on brake pipes

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,823 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,008 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre wearing inside

Pass 8 May 2012 49,251 miles

slight cracking rear tyres

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2011 44,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 40,350 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 37,572 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,572 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,560 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,104 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 21,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,426 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 OOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 OOD, 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 OOD registered?

AK53 OOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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