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KV53 YHM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,576 mi
Last recorded110,576 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 YHM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 110,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre winter coumpound

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 110,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre winter coumpound

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 107,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 107,213 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 101,167 miles

n/s/ rear shockabsorber cover loose

Fail 7 Jan 2015 101,167 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/ rear shockabsorber cover loose

Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,295 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,839 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 89,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,019 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 36,019 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tracking recomended

Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 13,852 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 12,497 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,900 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 9,900 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 7,302 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 YHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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