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KF53 KDV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,519 mi
Last recorded116,519 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 116,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has multiple cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,910 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 both h/lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 111,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm blistered inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 both h/lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 103,166 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,994 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 91,994 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 84,403 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter not secure allowing the escape of grease

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 84,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter not secure allowing the escape of grease

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 74,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

underbody corrosion on subframe,hubs and shockabsorbers

Fail 1 Nov 2014 74,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear coil springs corroded

underbody corrosion on subframe,hubs and shockabsorbers

Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 65,040 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 64,466 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,486 miles

eye level brake light not working

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 58,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

eye level brake light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,601 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,822 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 46,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,246 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,883 miles

bad oil leak from engine

hand brake travel high

offside front and both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

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 KDV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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