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KG53 YFV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,152 mi
Last recorded121,152 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,152 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 121,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 103,000 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 103,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 84,598 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 84,598 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended locked in position (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 69,122 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 69,122 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,409 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,871 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,593 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,797 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 19 Mar 2012 50,612 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,829 miles

Both front wiper blades are slightly worn.

Gear box oil leak.

Rear exhaust mounting brackets are corroded.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,943 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 43,943 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,868 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 35,009 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,345 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,921 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 YFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

KG53 YFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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