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KD53 AYU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,400 mi
Last recorded100,400 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,400 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 96,557 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

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

Offside Headlight image deteriorating

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,005 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 90,913 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp insecure n/s (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 83,101 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 77,200 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 71,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,846 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,041 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 53,539 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 46,694 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 46,692 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,545 miles

rear tyres near limit outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2006 29,714 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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KD53 AYU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AYU, 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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What year was KD53 AYU registered?

KD53 AYU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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