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AK53 PUF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,153 mi
Last recorded134,153 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 134,153 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 134,103 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front torear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,876 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 119,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 112,219 miles

Corrosion to inner sills both sides

N/S/F wing mirror glass is missing

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen is scratched

Fail 30 Dec 2016 112,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Corrosion to inner sills both sides

N/S/F wing mirror glass is missing

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen is scratched

Pass 4 Jan 2016 108,588 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps discoloured

front too rear brake pipe corroded.

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre on the legal 1.6mm

Pass 8 Jan 2015 97,279 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen scratched

Fail 7 Jan 2015 97,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Jan 2014 81,444 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 81,444 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 71,215 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 71,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 66,428 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 66,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 57,975 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 Jan 2011 57,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2010 46,491 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 46,491 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,355 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 36,348 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 23,415 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 23,415 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,073 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 22,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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 7 Oct 2006 17,435 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 PUF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PUF, 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 PUF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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