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KF53 HVM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,564 mi
Last recorded88,564 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 HVM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 88,564 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,782 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 82,953 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,938 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,137 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,158 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))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,810 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 70,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers not fully secure

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,695 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover not fully secure

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,630 miles

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

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)

mid to rear exhaust sections no clamp fitted

mid/rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

rear nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers not fully secure

Fail 4 Sep 2012 50,546 miles

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

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

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

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)

mid to rear exhaust sections no clamp fitted

mid/rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

rear nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers not fully secure

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,679 miles

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

both rear shocker plastic covers insecure

exhaust middle section heatshield insecure

front brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Sep 2011 46,679 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

both rear shocker plastic covers insecure

exhaust middle section heatshield insecure

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,517 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,380 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,262 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,418 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 HVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HVM, 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 HVM registered?

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

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