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KF53 KHD

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,083 mi
Last recorded136,083 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 KHD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 136,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective ends splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front upper top shock absorber cups and locating nuts corroding n/s & o/s

Fail 6 Sep 2019 136,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective ends splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front upper top shock absorber cups and locating nuts corroding n/s & o/s

Pass 10 Sep 2018 132,411 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Offside Rear reflector not original equipment

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2017 125,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear exhaust box rubber deteriated

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 1 Sep 2017 125,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear exhaust box rubber deteriated

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 8 Sep 2016 118,347 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 118,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens 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 has a product on the lens 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)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 110,339 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 110,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 10,123 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 101,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2013 92,239 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 92,239 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2012 81,944 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 81,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,981 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 72,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,924 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,946 miles

adv::: both rear tyres low

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,394 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,033 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 KHD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey 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 KHD, 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 KHD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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