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KF53 KBE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,534 mi
Last recorded123,534 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 123,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 123,534 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 119,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 113,935 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 113,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,879 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 111,879 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 108,015 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings worn

Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings worn

Fail 12 Dec 2013 101,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 101,292 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,736 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 84,707 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 84,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads and discs worn

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,734 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,759 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,823 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 39,817 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,662 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,965 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 KBE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KBE, 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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KF53 KBE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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