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KV53 TVM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,638 mi
Last recorded153,638 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 TVM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 153,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 153,638 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 147,830 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 141,338 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly feathered

coolant level low. coolant hose leaking.

Fail 18 May 2017 141,338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly feathered

coolant level low. coolant hose leaking.

Pass 26 May 2016 129,545 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 114,105 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 102,392 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 97,629 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 92,761 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 87,211 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 81,764 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 77,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,957 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 70,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 66,222 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,611 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 59,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KV53 TVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KV53 TVM, 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 KV53 TVM registered?

KV53 TVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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