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DA53 KNL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,690 mi
Last recorded45,690 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 KNL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,690 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 43,677 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,174 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 38,644 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 35,989 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 33,194 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,828 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,098 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 23,052 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 23,052 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,387 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,440 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,528 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 10,294 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 8,662 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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DA53 KNL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DA53 KNL, 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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DA53 KNL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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