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FG53 KVO

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,618 mi
Last recorded104,618 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 KVO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 104,618 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Fail 23 Jan 2016 104,462 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working CENTER BRAKE LIGHT (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ITS GOT NAIL IN THE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,473 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 69,775 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 66,807 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,580 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 57,580 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,171 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 51,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,955 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,754 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 41,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,193 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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FG53 KVO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FG53 KVO, 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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FG53 KVO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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