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AK53 RYM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,386 mi
Last recorded117,386 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 117,386 miles

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 101,754 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,257 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,903 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2015 81,903 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2014 76,448 miles

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

o/s/r tyre worn on shoulders. 195/60x15.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,448 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

o/s/r tyre worn on shoulders. 195/60x15.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,282 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on shoulders

front no.plate dirty

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer shoulder. 195/60x15.

scratches on bodywork o/s and n/s/f.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,404 miles

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

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

bottom gearbox mount worn

Fail 25 Jan 2012 64,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

bottom gearbox mount worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,912 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 55,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,740 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

strong smell of fuel at rear of engine no leak at time of test

Fail 14 Jan 2010 41,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

strong smell of fuel at rear of engine no leak at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,947 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2008 14,947 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 8,637 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 RYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RYM, 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 RYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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