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KG53 FKD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,830 mi
Last recorded186,830 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 FKD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 186,830 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 182,069 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 179,671 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 176,047 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015 176,047 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 166,202 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 166,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 148,326 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 148,326 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2011 132,685 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 132,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 109,832 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 90,426 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 90,326 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 72,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 72,703 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 31,311 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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KG53 FKD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG53 FKD, 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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KG53 FKD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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