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KN53 VZU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,278 mi
Last recorded130,278 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VZU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 130,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 130,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 117,818 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 117,818 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 107,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 101,088 miles

head lights foggy

Fail 2 Nov 2018 101,088 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users filler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

head lights foggy

Pass 10 Nov 2017 94,398 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 94,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,032 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,173 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,602 miles

injector chuffing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,966 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 38,085 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,286 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 32,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,768 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,969 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 26,675 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,675 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 23,018 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,006 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 VZU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VZU, 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 KN53 VZU registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN53 VZU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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