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KG53 FSF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,828 mi
Last recorded72,828 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 FSF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 72,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 72,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 72,418 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 72,418 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 72,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 71,818 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 70,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 69,456 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 69,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 68,288 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 14 Dec 2019 66,606 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off broken (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 63,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 56,641 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 56,641 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,708 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,990 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,759 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,795 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,709 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,694 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 28 Nov 2008 32,816 miles

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,816 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,093 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 10 Dec 2007 30,093 miles

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

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front and offside rear tyres starting to crack in centre tread

Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,510 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2006 26,510 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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 FSF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG53 FSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG53 FSF registered?

KG53 FSF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is KG53 FSF safe to buy?

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