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KG53 TPZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,453 mi
Last recorded102,453 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 TPZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 102,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear footbrake slightly out of balance (nearside lower than offside) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on the ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 100,853 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 99,172 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak gearbox end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 99,145 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance 52% nearside lower than offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak gearbox end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 97,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 95,601 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 94,211 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,718 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,497 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,057 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 84,057 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,774 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 78,774 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 71,650 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 71,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,911 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,785 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 43,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,160 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 37,527 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,916 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,195 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,463 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 TPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

KG53 TPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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