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KV53 TXG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,985 mi
Last recorded55,985 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 TXG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 55,985 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 55,985 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking power steering leak (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 49,428 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 49,387 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine misfire

Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,493 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 36,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 24,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 22,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 21,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 19,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 19,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 17,897 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 17,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 16,456 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 16,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,974 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 14,974 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 13,556 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 12,033 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 12,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,572 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 9,447 miles

all 4 tyres crazed & split

Pass 23 Aug 2010 8,546 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 7,256 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 5,855 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 4,374 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 2,884 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 TXG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 TXG registered?

KV53 TXG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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