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KS53 VCF

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,091 mi
Last recorded57,091 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 VCF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,753 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak gearbox area ? ()

Rear high level light not working

Fail 14 Nov 2016 43,228 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak gearbox area ? ()

Rear high level light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,493 miles

exhaust slight corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,206 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 36,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,949 miles

All fout tyres Cracking and perishing on walls and tread earley attension adviced

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,446 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,178 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,899 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,885 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 17,231 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,161 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 11,045 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 VCF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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