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KV53 YJY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,224 mi
Last recorded102,224 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 102,224 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 102,214 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working Rear (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine mount stabilise bar (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 77,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,175 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 52,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Dec 2011 46,855 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 41,597 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 41,597 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 35,826 miles

front nearside tyre close to legal limit

rear nearside tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,728 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 20,998 miles

n/s/f door mirror broken [temp repair]

Pass 1 Dec 2006 12,436 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 12,373 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 YJY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

KV53 YJY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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