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KD53 AYX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,255 mi
Last recorded93,255 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 93,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

center brake light not working

head lights yellowing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight knock on nearside front wheel

Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,801 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,064 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 27 Oct 2014 71,064 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,580 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 64,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,978 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake high

Fail 26 Oct 2012 59,978 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake high

no oil showing on dipstick

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,751 miles

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

front headlamps cloudy pattern just visable

Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,947 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,192 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,645 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,109 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,828 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 AYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AYX, 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 AYX registered?

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

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