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KV53 YDL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,596 mi
Last recorded113,596 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 YDL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 113,596 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 113,596 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 113,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,834 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi pipe broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,402 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2017 95,350 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on min mark (2.3.1)

both front metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,805 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

front part exhaust heavily corroded / mount point

misting of oil from power steering rack

power steering pipe corroded / on steering rack

stone chips windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2016 91,804 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

front part exhaust heavily corroded / mount point

misting of oil from power steering rack

power steering pipe corroded / on steering rack

stone chips windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,033 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake pips corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear wheel bearing rough

Fail 27 Oct 2015 86,033 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake pips corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear wheel bearing rough

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,463 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops perished

corrion underside

misting around steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2013 73,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

front and rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places

hand brake cable mounting deteriorated

rear brake inbalance high

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,919 miles

exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

front and rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places

hand brake cable mounting deteriorated

rear brake inbalance high

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,913 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,315 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 49,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,149 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 42,149 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,528 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,747 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 19,740 miles

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

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

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 YDL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YDL, 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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KV53 YDL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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