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AV53 AAE

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,509 mi
Last recorded103,509 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AAE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 103,509 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 103,509 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,421 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,784 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,105 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 54,031 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 43,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,382 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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AV53 AAE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV53 AAE, 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 AV53 AAE registered?

AV53 AAE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AV53 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 AAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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