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KD53 BLX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,683 mi
Last recorded122,683 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 BLX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 122,683 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 122,682 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 117,037 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 117,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 107,956 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 107,946 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 104,423 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brake discs lipped/worn slightly

nearside rear direction indicators lens damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2014 104,423 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brake discs lipped/worn slightly

nearside rear direction indicators lens damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2013 96,591 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 96,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,943 miles

both front headlight lenses deteriorated.

front brake pads starting to get low.

front washers work when button depressed hard

ns/f brake pipe corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 89,943 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front headlight lenses deteriorated.

front brake pads starting to get low.

front washers work when button depressed hard

ns/f brake pipe corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 84,468 miles

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

n/s & o/s front brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Dec 2010 78,088 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 78,088 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 71,868 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 71,868 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,112 miles

front & rear tyres wearing close to legall limit

Fail 9 Dec 2008 64,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear tyres wearing close to legall limit

Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,952 miles

minor fault washer switch

Pass 23 Nov 2006 37,451 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 37,451 miles

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

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 BLX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KD53 BLX, 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 BLX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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