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KT53 HGM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,294 mi
Last recorded97,294 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 HGM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 97,294 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 97,294 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Also dust boot split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 97,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 96,475 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 96,024 miles

oil filter rusty

slight travel on handbrake

water staining around thermostat housing

Pass 17 May 2016 95,006 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 90,442 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 90,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,958 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/sf steering arm inner joint has a large amount of play

o/sr bleed nipple has broken away from brake wheel cylinder

Pass 25 Apr 2013 75,654 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

large amount of play in n/sf steering rack arm inner joint

o/sf & n/sf suspension leg top mounting nuts are rust corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 75,654 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

large amount of play in n/sf steering rack arm inner joint

o/sf & n/sf suspension leg top mounting nuts are rust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,931 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 68,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 60,633 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front inner track rod joint-- free play

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,633 miles

n/s front inner track rod joint-- free play

Fail 30 Apr 2010 53,094 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,094 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 46,345 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 46,345 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,255 miles

advise bonnet safty catch

Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,302 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 28,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

emissions not tested engine missfire

play at front wheels

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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KT53 HGM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 KT53 HGM, 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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KT53 HGM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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