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KF53 HTL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,122 mi
Last recorded64,122 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 HTL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,122 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,225 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s leading to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper damaged but still secure no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In depth of tread, plus the tyre is 5 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside one brake line clip front to back weak, but line still secure

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox output on driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s leading to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 59,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s leading to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper damaged but still secure no sharp edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In depth of tread, plus the tyre is 5 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside one brake line clip front to back weak, but line still secure

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox output on driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s leading to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 55,724 miles

1 x front to back brake line clip broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 51,368 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2017 46,954 miles

Central Brake light not working

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 42,485 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 42,485 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 38,421 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 38,416 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 36,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 30,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 26,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Feb 2012 22,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,083 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,645 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 20,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,842 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,679 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,132 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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KF53 HTL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KF53 HTL, 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 KF53 HTL registered?

KF53 HTL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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