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KG53 TWC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

145,665 mi
Last recorded145,665 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 145,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 136,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 136,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 124,889 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 124,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 114,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 109,301 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 109,301 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 100,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror housing missing/mirror glass loose

Fail 19 Feb 2021 100,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside mirror housing missing/mirror glass loose

Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,079 miles

o/s/f tyre worn/deteriorating ,, poor

Fail 10 Feb 2020 90,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

o/s/f tyre worn/deteriorating ,, poor

Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,722 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 71,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,755 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Nearside headlamp lens frosted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 69,534 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front tyre tread deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2016 69,534 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front tyre tread deteriorated

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 67,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,688 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,814 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 63,814 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 57,497 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 53,095 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 53,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,359 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,697 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,655 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 TWC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC registered?

KG53 TWC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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