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AU53 TFK

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,879 mi
Last recorded62,879 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TFK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 62,879 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 62,878 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 62,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,034 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 62,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,360 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides start cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides start cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 61,357 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak low need top up ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides start cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides start cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,029 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 61,029 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak low ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 60,399 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 60,399 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,554 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,107 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 57,053 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 57,053 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 55,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2012 52,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,046 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,499 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,160 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 40,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,765 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,200 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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AU53 TFK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU53 TFK, 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 AU53 TFK registered?

AU53 TFK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is AU53 TFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 TFK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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