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KF53 HTY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,621 mi
Last recorded100,621 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 HTY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 100,621 miles

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

marks on screen

n/s/f tyre has a slight bulge

noise from n/s driveshaft area

Fail 6 Jan 2015 100,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

marks on screen

n/s/f tyre has a slight bulge

noise from n/s driveshaft area

Pass 10 Jan 2014 92,032 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bow rear

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

rear exhaust bracket broken

windscreen damaged/blades worn

Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

rear exhaust bracket broken

windscreen damaged/ blades worn

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slight wear edge of treads

engine light on dash

rear exhaust section metal hanger broken

windscreen marked at top with faulty wiper blade

Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,689 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,244 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 66,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,916 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,718 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,402 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 30,402 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 HTY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

KF53 HTY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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