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AK53 SBV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,137 mi
Last recorded31,137 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SBV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,137 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 31,137 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,904 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 SBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

AK53 SBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is AK53 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 SBV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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