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KY53 TPX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,217 mi
Last recorded125,217 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 TPX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 125,217 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 124,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low No adjuster (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle Wheel rubbing on full lock (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 117,877 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 105,325 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 104,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted properly (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise strongly - all brake pipes are cleaned/greased

Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,436 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 89,079 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,424 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,108 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,104 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 63,040 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 50,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,002 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,318 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,229 miles

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

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)

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 TPX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY53 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

KY53 TPX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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