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KU53 MXF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,037 mi
Last recorded138,037 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 MXF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 138,037 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 136,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 134,942 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 134,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working intermittent (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 131,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 128,267 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 128,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 124,574 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 119,017 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 119,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2013 110,752 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 101,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,383 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

dust covers loose on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,762 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 52,438 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,438 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,793 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 MXF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MXF, 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 MXF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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