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KL53 SUU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,135 mi
Last recorded124,135 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 SUU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 124,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear axle flexible hose rusted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 111,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 100,392 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 100,388 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,764 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 96,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,675 miles

NS and OS headlight images are dim

NSR light cluster is damaged

OSF door mirror cover missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 88,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NS and OS headlight images are dim

NSR light cluster is damaged

OSF door mirror cover missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,347 miles

Offside mirror damage

both headlights starting to discolour

Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,993 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 79,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,274 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on the edges

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,071 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,558 miles

Oil leak

damage to offside front door

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,900 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,335 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2010 48,335 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,214 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 42,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,782 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,119 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,045 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 SUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

KL53 SUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is KL53 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 SUU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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