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MW53 AKF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,738 mi
Last recorded98,738 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 AKF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 98,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 nsf,osf (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in screen

Pass 26 Jan 2024 96,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 94,664 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 94,664 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 89,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 86,959 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 82,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 79,627 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 74,439 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,458 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,725 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,320 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,825 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,581 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 42,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,240 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,559 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,209 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,960 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,487 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,418 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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MW53 AKF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MW53 AKF, 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 MW53 AKF registered?

MW53 AKF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is MW53 AKF safe to buy?

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