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KN53 SSO

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,356 mi
Last recorded58,356 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 SSO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,356 miles

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,822 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,266 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 47,266 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 44,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre low tread cracking/spliting

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 41,971 miles

2x child seats fitted to rear not allowing a full inspection of seat belts

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre spliting tread and outer shoulder / low tread / perishing recomend replacement

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 39,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyres is cracking

Fail 1 May 2010 38,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking / spliting tread

Pass 1 May 2010 38,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking / spliting tread

Pass 7 May 2009 37,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 May 2009 37,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 May 2008 29,853 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 29,853 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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 9 May 2007 20,995 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,132 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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KN53 SSO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KN53 SSO, 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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KN53 SSO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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