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KS53 UYB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,479 mi
Last recorded106,479 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 UYB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,479 miles

childs seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not checked

handbrake operation high

rear tyre treads low

windscreen chip in zone A

Fail 21 Jul 2016 106,456 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to m/cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

childs seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not checked

handbrake operation high

rear tyre treads low

windscreen chip in zone A

Pass 1 May 2015 93,131 miles

brake pipes corroded

childs seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not checked

front brake discs corroded

handbrake travel high

headlamp patterns poor

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge close to legal limit

rubber fuel pipe cracked at rear

tyre walls cracked

Fail 1 May 2015 93,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded

childs seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not checked

front brake discs corroded

handbrake travel high

headlamp patterns poor

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge close to legal limit

rubber fuel pipe cracked at rear

tyre walls cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2013 79,115 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,513 miles

n/s wiper blade poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,789 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,943 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,171 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 37,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,377 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,769 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,174 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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KS53 UYB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KS53 UYB, 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 KS53 UYB registered?

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

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