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KL53 SSZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,716 mi
Last recorded91,716 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 91,716 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 91,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,398 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 5 Jun 2017 89,398 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,417 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 86,417 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,216 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,121 miles

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

battery warning light on dash

both front head light lenses deteriated

o/s wiper blade spoiler fouling screen

rear exhaust corroded

timing belt due for replacement

Fail 20 Jun 2014 80,121 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

battery warning light on dash

both front head light lenses deteriated

o/s wiper blade spoiler fouling screen

rear exhaust corroded

timing belt due for replacement

Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack has slight misting of oil

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,999 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,066 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,012 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 57,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,119 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 48,119 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,553 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,973 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 SSZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KL53 SSZ, 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 KL53 SSZ registered?

KL53 SSZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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