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KU53 LFE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,729 mi
Last recorded92,729 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 LFE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 92,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 5 Aug 2017 92,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 21 Jul 2016 86,352 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf/nsf (2.4.G.2)

battery weak

both rear tyres perishing

coil spring corroded osr/nsr (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,357 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 84,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 74,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,547 miles

advise front pads look low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise exhaust rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2012 71,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise exhaust rusty

advise front pads look low

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,350 miles

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

advise odd headlight bulbs fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,589 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 44,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,855 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 23,778 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 11,455 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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KU53 LFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KU53 LFE, 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 KU53 LFE registered?

KU53 LFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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