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KT53 UBZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,345 mi
Last recorded124,345 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 UBZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 124,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear shock absorber appears wet

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 114,579 miles

Possible injector seal slightly chuffing

Fail 4 Feb 2014 114,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Possible injector seal slightly chuffing

Pass 16 Feb 2013 104,014 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 104,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 93,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery clamp fixing nuts missing

Fail 1 Mar 2011 83,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 83,404 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 70,087 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has flat spot on tread

Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,607 miles

rear box outer case corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,685 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 41,685 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,865 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 UBZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UBZ, 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 KT53 UBZ registered?

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

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