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KS53 UWO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,337 mi
Last recorded40,337 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 UWO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,337 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 37,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,232 miles

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

high-level stop light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,877 miles

nearside front tyre bald on edges

nearside front tyre tread worn close to wear bands

offside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre wall slight damage

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight blow from silencer drain hole

Fail 25 Nov 2010 30,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front tyre bald on edges

nearside front tyre tread worn close to wear bands

offside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre wall slight damage

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight blow from silencer drain hole

Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,159 miles

nearside front tyre worn on stepped tread

offside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2008 25,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,043 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,921 miles

offside front tyre wall slight damage

Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,032 miles

front wipers starting to smear

rear wiper noisey

Fail 6 Dec 2006 18,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers starting to smear

rear wiper noisey

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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KS53 UWO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS53 UWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 UWO registered?

KS53 UWO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is KS53 UWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 UWO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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