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KY53 TLN

2003 Ford Fusion

Gold Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

94,287 mi
Last recorded94,287 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 TLN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 94,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,604 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 89,236 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 89,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,505 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,687 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,727 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 76,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 70,704 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 67,036 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 67,036 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,487 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,064 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,582 miles

offside mirror doesnt adjust

Fail 22 Jan 2015 60,580 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside mirror doesnt adjust

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2013 51,730 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,922 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 35,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,315 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 31,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre spliting in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,627 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre spliting in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,417 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,067 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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KY53 TLN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KY53 TLN, 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 KY53 TLN registered?

KY53 TLN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is KY53 TLN safe to buy?

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