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KL53 SYF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,539 mi
Last recorded101,539 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 SYF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 101,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 101,539 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,344 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat housing leaking water ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,999 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 89,430 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak gearbox offside driveshaft seal ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,923 miles

Front Brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 84,647 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 84,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded a.b.s. block to n,s.f. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n.s.r. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o.s.r. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,461 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 82,460 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

noisey rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,460 miles

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

offside rear shock shroud detached

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,621 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side and off side headlamps misted

Near side rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 11 Nov 2011 65,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side and off side headlamps misted

Near side rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,211 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 50,297 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,148 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,314 miles

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

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,713 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 SYF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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