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AF53 OTE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

83,129 mi
Last recorded83,129 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OTE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 83,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield is loose

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,073 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 63,083 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,850 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 55,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 47,460 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,487 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,757 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,005 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,793 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 21,284 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,791 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 10,104 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,918 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 7,323 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 5,341 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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AF53 OTE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AF53 OTE, 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 AF53 OTE registered?

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

Is AF53 OTE safe to buy?

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