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KD53 AXH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,419 mi
Last recorded98,419 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 AXH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 92,751 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 85,376 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 85,376 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 77,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,561 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,163 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Oct 2020 59,163 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 53,850 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 49,667 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,915 miles

oil build up lower engine and Power steering pump area - not leaking during test

Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,943 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,928 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,790 miles

pas pump damp

Fail 2 Oct 2013 34,790 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

pas pump damp

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,414 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,318 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,713 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,980 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,640 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,816 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,127 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 AXH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AXH, 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 AXH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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