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KM53 WVZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

101,936 mi
Last recorded101,936 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 WVZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 101,936 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 99,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 97,413 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 95,255 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 95,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre rear (7.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 93,776 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 93,775 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 91,576 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 91,576 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 90,763 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,914 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 88,914 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 87,103 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,000 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 82,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,553 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 80,543 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,281 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,372 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 73,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,135 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 68,847 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,026 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,749 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,597 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,815 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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KM53 WVZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KM53 WVZ, 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 KM53 WVZ registered?

KM53 WVZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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