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KE53 VXD

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,798 mi
Last recorded108,798 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VXD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,798 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside. Advise replacements (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 108,787 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper has a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside. Advise replacements (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 107,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 104,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear light damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2019 99,693 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,873 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 93,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,755 miles

eng/oil low

nearside front tyre side wall worn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,794 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 83,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,820 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 78,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,678 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 72,671 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

back box corroded causing slight pin hole

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 25 Mar 2013 67,402 miles

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 driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,402 miles

offside driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 2 Apr 2012 60,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,246 miles

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

o/s driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,931 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 48,155 miles

body damage offside rear, nearside front..

high level brake light not working..

nearside front tyre on 2mm outer tread pattern..

sweat leaks on engine , gearbox..

Pass 7 May 2009 41,672 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 35,932 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,102 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,030 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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KE53 VXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KE53 VXD, 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 KE53 VXD registered?

KE53 VXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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