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KV53 TVU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,688 mi
Last recorded129,688 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 TVU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 129,688 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 side light seems very brioght possibly has the wrong wattage bulb

rear exhaust rear box mounting has broken leaving 1 secure advise attention

Pass 5 Sep 2012 118,747 miles

Bonnet catch stiff to release

Child seat fitted to nearside rear so unable to fully inspect adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower windscreen edge de laminating

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil residue on power steering pump so advise full clean & re check for leak(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2011 103,848 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,297 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear seat belt slightly fluffing.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 90,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear seat belt slightly fluffing.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,113 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front & rear number plates slightly delaminated.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 76,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front & rear number plates slightly delaminated.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,344 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,604 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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KV53 TVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

KV53 TVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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