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KD53 BNO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,599 mi
Last recorded92,599 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 92,599 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop/shock cover failed/adrift

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong Advise (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 91,826 miles

Nearside Front Surface corrosion to brake union

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 91,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe union corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 90,146 miles

Nearside Front Surface corrosion to brake unions

Nearside Rear Shock absorber/bump stop failed and adrift

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 90,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Surface corrosion to brake unions

Nearside Rear Shock absorber/bump stop failed and adrift

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 89,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock cover failed/adrift

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong Advise (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock cover adrift

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 87,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock cover adrift

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 85,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover adrift

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 79,967 miles

Oil leaks

Coolant level down

Lower engine stabiliser splitting

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,261 miles

Lower engine stabilizer splitting

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 73,261 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyre constructions failing causing uneven treads

Coolant level down

Lower engine stabilizer splitting

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread outer edge

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 65,604 miles

Coolant level down

Lower Engine stabiliser splitting

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Wing mirror cracked

Offside Lower Stone chip in screen outside swept area

Pass 5 Nov 2015 59,269 miles

Offside Lower Stone chips/damage to screen outside swept area

Windscreen washer switch requires attention

Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,486 miles

Windscreen washer switch requires attention

Fail 20 Nov 2014 53,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer switch requires attention

Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,261 miles

Slight damage to rear bumper

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various minor oil leaks

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer switch requires attention

Fail 25 Nov 2013 47,261 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front upper door weather strip requires attention

Slight damage to rear bumper

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various minor oil leaks

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer switch requires attention

Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,790 miles

Impact damage to rear bumper and tailgate

Minor mistings of oil

Stone damage to treads

Wet Test

Windscreen washer switch requires attention

Fail 22 Nov 2012 40,790 miles

Impact damage to rear bumper and tailgate

Minor mistings of oil

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Stone damage to treads

Wet Test

Windscreen washer switch requires attention

Pass 21 Nov 2011 33,901 miles

Bodywork damage to rear tailgate and bumper

Power steering pump damp

Stone damagr to rear treads

Windscreen washer switch requires attention

Fail 21 Nov 2011 33,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bodywork damage to rear tailgate and bumper

Power steering pump damp

Stone damage to treads

Windscreen washer switch requires attention

Fail 22 Nov 2010 27,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,017 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,450 miles

Nearside door mirror outer cover damaged

Wiper/washer switch needs to be pushed hard to operate

Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,684 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,243 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,522 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 BNO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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