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KN53 WLU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,667 mi
Last recorded111,667 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 WLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 111,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated re set (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 May 2024 104,006 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 101,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,572 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 93,751 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 93,751 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,918 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 90,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,489 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,907 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,044 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 76,044 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,592 miles

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT NOISE

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,559 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,692 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2013 54,058 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 49,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,587 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 44,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,598 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,973 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 24,942 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 18,391 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,769 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 WLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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