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KD53 AWJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,419 mi
Last recorded123,419 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 AWJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 123,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 123,419 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 123,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 122,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 122,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 119,565 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 115,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,181 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,054 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 102,695 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,671 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 100,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,829 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,399 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 95,541 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 95,541 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 92,252 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 92,252 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,649 miles

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

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

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

SRS warning lamp on indicating a fault.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,181 miles

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2009 68,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 56,431 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,431 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,130 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,123 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 39,123 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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KD53 AWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KD53 AWJ, 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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KD53 AWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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