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KD53 UHL

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,494 mi
Last recorded55,494 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 UHL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 55,494 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 52,094 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 52,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 45,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Water ingress into light unit.

Fail 9 Nov 2018 45,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Water ingress into light unit.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,761 miles

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

Rear tyre valves perished.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 32,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,628 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 22,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2013 19,927 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2012 15,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 15,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 12,345 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 23 Oct 2010 9,260 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 7,470 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 6,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 6,480 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 5,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 3,997 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 UHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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