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KL53 SKD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,534 mi
Last recorded100,534 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 SKD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 100,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Sep 2023 100,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,021 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 93,887 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,559 miles

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

Fail 2 Sep 2021 86,556 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 2 Sep 2020 80,803 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,586 miles

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

center stop lamp disconnected at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2018 74,878 miles

center stop light fadeing

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,126 miles

Both rear tyres wearing down

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,335 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f seat belt starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Sep 2016 68,335 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f seat belt starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,119 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 61,991 miles

Both rear tyres wearing down

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front top macPherson strut nut area slightly rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,293 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,466 miles

Front brake pads wearing down

front tyres wearing down

park brake free travel in need of adjustment

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,451 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,832 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,867 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,983 miles

NSR TYRE IS WEARING LOW

P/A/STEERING RACK IS LEAKING

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,417 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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KL53 SKD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KL53 SKD, 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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KL53 SKD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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