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AK53 YSL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,441 mi
Last recorded169,441 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 169,441 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 158,042 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 158,040 miles

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

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 151,975 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 145,091 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 137,597 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 130,628 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 123,113 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 115,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 108,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 100,084 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 100,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 90,862 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 76,786 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode.

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 YSL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YSL, 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 YSL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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