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KT53 UBR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,831 mi
Last recorded111,831 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 UBR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 111,831 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,730 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 96,048 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 96,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,551 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,187 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 88,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,974 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,814 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,137 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,286 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.3.3b)

rear heatshield partially insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2014 59,414 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,412 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2012 45,313 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 45,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 37,632 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,632 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,516 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,002 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,204 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,338 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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KT53 UBR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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