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KN53 VZF

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,713 mi
Last recorded118,713 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VZF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 118,713 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 118,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 109,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 109,447 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear exhaust bracket broken,but exhaust adequately secure

Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,890 miles

slight damage nearside rear bumper

Fail 30 Sep 2013 64,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,660 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2012 52,903 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,181 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,963 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,470 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,045 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,332 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 15,089 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 VZF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KN53 VZF, 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 VZF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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