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KD53 ULE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,153 mi
Last recorded102,153 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 ULE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 102,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers smear

Fail 23 Jun 2017 102,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers smear

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,239 miles

advise clutch worn

advise diesel injector/s chuffing

advise n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded advise replacement

advise n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded advise replacement

advise n/s and o/s rear front to rear brake pipes corroded advise replacement

advise n/s sill damaged

advise n/s/r wheel rim damaged on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2016 95,235 miles

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

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

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

advise clutch worn

advise diesel injector/s chuffing

advise n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded advise replacement

advise n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded advise replacement

advise n/s and o/s rear front to rear brake pipes corroded advise replacement

advise n/s sill damaged

advise n/s/r wheel rim damaged on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,746 miles

injector leaking and smell of diesel under bonnet but no signs of fuel leak (needs attention)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

wipers split on ends front

Fail 19 Jun 2015 90,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

injector leaking and smell of diesel under bonnet but no signs of fuel leak (needs attention)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

wipers split on ends front

Fail 27 Jun 2014 81,030 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,030 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,957 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,287 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 61,216 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,161 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,965 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,337 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,702 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,227 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 ULE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ULE, 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 ULE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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