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AK53 RDY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,555 mi
Last recorded171,555 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2018 171,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded --- ALL --- REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SEVERE CORROSION BOTH SIDES FROM REAR OF BRAKE DRUMS TO FRONT OF VEHICLE - SHORT AND LONG PIPES BOTH SIDES REAR - (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low HEADLAMP ADJUSTER MISSING (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted INNER OF WHEEL RIM (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES SHOWING SOME WEAR

O/S/F BRAKE DISC SHOWING CORROSION INNER FACE

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

Pass 30 May 2017 158,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit and worn to edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pipes greased/corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 145,068 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

signs of slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2015 128,189 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 128,189 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 113,421 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 98,359 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,937 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 81,920 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 65,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,228 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,669 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,067 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 12,357 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 12,357 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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 RDY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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