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KF53 HWT

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,268 mi
Last recorded97,268 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,268 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 97,258 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded ON RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,747 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 95,166 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 92,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,973 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 86,087 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,099 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 75,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,304 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,159 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 66,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,884 miles

Nearside front rubber bush split

Fail 20 Dec 2011 60,872 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front rubber bush split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,058 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 58,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,456 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,288 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,748 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 29,748 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 27,828 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 HWT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HWT, 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 HWT registered?

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

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