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AK53 SFO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

126,176 mi
Last recorded126,176 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 126,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 125,614 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 122,640 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 119,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 119,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 116,045 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 116,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 111,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 107,635 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,635 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 107,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 104,437 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 104,437 miles

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

o/s n/s rear brake pipes not fully clip up but secure

Pass 9 Oct 2013 101,146 miles

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

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

nearside,offside front inner brake pads worn very low unable to see properly advise brake check

Fail 8 Oct 2013 101,146 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside,offside front inner brake pads worn very low unable to see properly advise brake check

Fail 1 Nov 2012 91,736 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust section detriorated but section has no exhaust leak

n/s rear suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover detriorated but not affecting suspension operation

o/s rear suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover detriorated but not affecting suspension operation

Pass 1 Nov 2012 91,736 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust section detriorated but section has no exhaust leak

n/s rear suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover detriorated but not affecting suspension operation

o/s rear suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover detriorated but not affecting suspension operation

Fail 31 Oct 2011 79,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover detriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover detriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2010 64,970 miles

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

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

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

slight cracking on all tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 30 Oct 2010 64,970 miles

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

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

slight cracking on all tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 5 Nov 2009 53,435 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 53,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,247 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,034 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,598 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 23,598 miles

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

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 SFO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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