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KD53 BRF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,376 mi
Last recorded127,376 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 127,376 miles

All brake pipes look quite badly corroded and have some sections covered in grease

Both front tyres cracking

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts

Fail 4 Apr 2023 126,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All brake pipes look quite badly corroded and have some sections covered in grease

Both front tyres cracking

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 114,870 miles

Both rear tyres are worn and very deteriorated

Brake pipes corroded front and rear

Coolant low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,521 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,041 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 105,362 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 101,968 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,192 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 96,192 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 93,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,034 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 91,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 87,621 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight gearbox oil weap from o/s driveshaft seal

Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,179 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 67,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,835 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,694 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,436 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 BRF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BRF, 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 BRF registered?

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

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