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KF53 KXA

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

184,105 mi
Last recorded184,105 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 KXA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 184,105 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

light scratches to windscreen.

offside front tyre worn low.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 179,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2019 174,100 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low.

Fail 2 Nov 2019 174,100 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn low.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 158,748 miles

Exhaust heat shield adrift from mount-fouling on centre exhaust pipe

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiter deteriorated/split/slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 143,431 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 143,431 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 128,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2015 112,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre(s) slightly perished

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt near side rear

Pass 20 Sep 2014 96,501 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 90,394 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,906 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,954 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,033 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,486 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 36,354 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight imbalance on front brakes 18%

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,354 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight imbalance on front brakes 18%

Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,205 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,089 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 KXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KXA, 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 KXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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