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AF53 KWA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,091 mi
Last recorded106,091 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KWA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Close to axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 106,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Close to axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 105,837 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 105,836 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside and out (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides outer lens to max limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated to max limit please keep ball joint checked or renew (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated to max limit please keep ball joint checked or renew (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread edges badly cracking to max limit very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread edges badly cracking to max limit very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 104,763 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 104,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cant see beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cant see beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 103,866 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 102,502 miles

Offside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2017 102,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2016 101,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 101,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside diff seal has a bad lak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 97,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside diff seal has a bad lak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 94,149 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 94,149 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,554 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,559 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,012 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 79,012 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 71,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 67,449 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 50,921 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 50,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AF53 KWA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF53 KWA, 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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AF53 KWA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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