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KU53 MLZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,818 mi
Last recorded154,818 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 MLZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 154,818 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced x2 (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape, worn in one spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 145,025 miles

Front surface corrosion to brake discs

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 140,922 miles

Coolant level low.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (Misty). Very faint kick-up. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 136,450 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both misty. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F O/S/F N/S/R perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 129,527 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 123,423 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 114,314 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 107,005 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe / slight oil leak / water leak / slight power steering leak

front tyres 3mm

Fail 18 Sep 2015 107,005 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated drum with no abs (2.6.1)

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe / slight oil leak / water leak / slight power steering leak

front tyres 3mm

Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,731 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,709 miles

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 87,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,207 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 77,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,204 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,102 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,602 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,288 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,074 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,351 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 MLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KU53 MLZ, 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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KU53 MLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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