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AK53 SXE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,652 mi
Last recorded115,652 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SXE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 115,652 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear of engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 115,652 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear of engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,265 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine stabilizer mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Horn sound weak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 111,265 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine stabilizer mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Horn sound weak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,251 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 108,398 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 107,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 106,068 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 102,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,380 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 96,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 95,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,153 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,570 miles

both rear shockabsorber dust covers broken

rear exhaust silencer heatshield broken

Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,559 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,125 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,715 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,506 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,178 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 SXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 SXE registered?

AK53 SXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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