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AK53 VVX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VVX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 158,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 155,231 miles

Front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Jul 2022 150,940 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 150,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 144,730 miles

ALL tyres on wear markers (2mm)

Pass 24 Jun 2019 136,749 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 130,000 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 130,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 122,041 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,270 miles

General corrosion to metal brake pipes

Nearside Front 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 28 Oct 2014 94,913 miles

General corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,917 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,217 miles

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

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

noise from rear brakes when applied, recommend brake drums of inspection!

Fail 22 Oct 2012 77,217 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from rear brakes when applied, recommend brake drums of inspection!

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,620 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 67,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 56,390 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,390 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,717 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,275 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,850 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VVX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK53 VVX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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