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KF53 HTZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,808 mi
Last recorded111,808 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 HTZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 111,808 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 107,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 103,319 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 103,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2023 98,329 miles

Nearside front brake pipe corroded but not to excess.

visible oil leak on Offside of engine but not to excess.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 92,283 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,136 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 87,152 miles

Head lamp lenses fading.

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

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,768 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 82,768 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,042 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded/insecure at mounts

Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,161 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear wheel bearing has roughness developing.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,896 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,647 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,334 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,963 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,171 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,999 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,550 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 21,550 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KF53 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

KF53 HTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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