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KG53 OZR

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

128,196 mi
Last recorded128,196 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 OZR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 128,196 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking in tread and side wall

Fail 3 Apr 2017 128,044 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s front head lamp (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s front (8.2.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking in tread and side wall

Pass 7 Apr 2016 119,326 miles

Engine extremely noisy.

Molding missing from o/s//f door pillar.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Unable to test rear seat belts as seat not fitted. Unable to access rear seat belts.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 119,326 miles

Engine extremely noisy.

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Molding missing from o/s//f door pillar.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Unable to test rear seat belts as seat not fitted. Unable to access rear seat belts.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,613 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 116,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 111,674 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 111,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 101,766 miles

horn switch requires new clock spring (working at time of test)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 101,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 93,489 miles

advance wrae on n/s/r tyre.

n/n head lamp lense faded

Fail 17 Mar 2012 93,489 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advance wrae on n/s/r tyre.

n/n head lamp lense faded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 85,465 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

n/s/r lamp unit deteriorated

noise from belt area

Fail 19 Mar 2011 85,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

n/s/r lamp unit deteriorated

noise from belt area

Fail 20 Mar 2010 78,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 78,068 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 71,075 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 71,073 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,488 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 61,435 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 42,574 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,540 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 41,540 miles

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

front washers slow operation

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 OZR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 OZR, 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 OZR registered?

KG53 OZR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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