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AP53 LKJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,940 mi
Last recorded79,940 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 LKJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 79,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 76,726 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 72,060 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,613 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 67,613 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 63,407 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 59,793 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,737 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,558 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,168 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,384 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,486 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 19,468 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 13,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,956 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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AP53 LKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AP53 LKJ, 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 AP53 LKJ registered?

AP53 LKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is AP53 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 LKJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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