MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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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.
Is AK53 RDY safe to buy?
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