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KG53 FLE

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,189 mi
Last recorded90,189 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 FLE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 90,189 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 86,625 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat-shield slightly loose

Pass 31 Jan 2020 84,508 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various under body corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2020 84,508 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,582 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front lower balljoint gaitors deteriorating

Fail 21 Jan 2019 81,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front lower balljoint gaitors deteriorating

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,990 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 76,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,196 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 73,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens crazed affecting beam image (1.7.5a)

Under bonnet relay housing secured to brake pipe using cable tie

Pass 25 Jan 2016 69,571 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2011 33,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,802 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 24,404 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,190 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 20,190 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,307 miles

centre rear seat belt knotchy to pull out

Fail 12 Nov 2008 18,307 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

centre rear seat belt knotchy to pull out

Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,733 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 14,890 miles

front & rear number plates fading

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 FLE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KG53 FLE, 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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What year was KG53 FLE registered?

KG53 FLE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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