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KL53 SWU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,828 mi
Last recorded118,828 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 SWU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 118,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 110,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,781 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield corroded and not secure

Fail 29 Sep 2021 102,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers split but clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield corroded and not secure

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,500 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 96,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,541 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 6 Oct 2018 82,922 miles

Front N/S fog light not working.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer bottle cap missing.

Fail 6 Oct 2018 82,922 miles

Front N/S fog light not working.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer bottle cap missing.

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,958 miles

Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edge

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

Gearbox Seal Leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 72,900 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edge

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

Gearbox Seal Leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 63,299 miles

Bonnet Cable Streached Requires Further Investigation

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,085 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 39,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 39,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,004 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front top strut mounting nut corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,420 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,869 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,313 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 22,160 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 18,073 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 SWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

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

Is KL53 SWU safe to buy?

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