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DX53 KFC

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,482 mi
Last recorded141,482 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KFC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 141,482 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low 3m

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Front tyre tread getting low 3m

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low 3m

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,696 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 131,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 122,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to tread area

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to tread area

Fail 13 Sep 2017 122,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to tread area

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to tread area

Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,381 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose not adequately secured

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 113,381 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose not adequately secured

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,665 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides plastic sleaves (2.7.2a)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 102,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

rear exuast anchore weld broken

Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,890 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

rear exuast anchore weld broken

Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s front side light dull

Pass 15 Aug 2012 96,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 94,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,555 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 87,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,962 miles

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Engine) illuminated

Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,840 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,125 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DX53 KFC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX53 KFC, 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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DX53 KFC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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