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DN53 AKV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,954 mi
Last recorded93,954 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 AKV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,954 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,758 miles

Front tyres low

Slight corosion steel brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,167 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 88,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,866 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 84,857 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,101 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre cracking / front brake discs wearing / rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 80,101 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre cracking / front brake discs wearing / rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,883 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 76,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 68,762 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 57,522 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,078 miles

rear brake imbalance

slight damage to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 24 Nov 2009 42 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,312 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,915 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,361 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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DN53 AKV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DN53 AKV, 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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DN53 AKV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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