MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box has a large hole (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole within 30cm of the mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens discoloured (4.1.4 (b))
clutch worn and slightly slipping
front number plate damaged
general condition underneath vehicle is very poor corrosion
o/s/f outer sell has a hole
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
oil leak under engine
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front number plate slightly damaged
n/s/f tyre perished
rear exhaust box corroded and has slight blow
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens discoloured (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front number plate slightly damaged
n/s/f tyre perished
rear exhaust box corroded and has slight blow
Front and rear number plates poor
Front to rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded
Nearside front tyre perished
Number plate lights dim
Rear shock absorbers could be better
Vehicle generally becoming corroded underneath
Wipers could be better
Front and rear number plates poor
Front to rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside front tyre perished
Number plate lights dim
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear shock absorbers could be better
Vehicle generally becoming corroded underneath
Wipers could be better
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to rear chassis
corrosion to rear inner sills
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to rear chassis
corrosion to rear inner sills
2x nail in o/s/r tyre one which not repairable (inner edge of tread)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to lamps poor light out put (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to poor light out put (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
2x nail in o/s/r tyre one which not repairable (inner edge of tread)
brake discs and pads worn
front no. plate cracked
front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating
offside door mirror slightly loose
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
brake discs and pads worn
front no. plate cracked
front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KY53 TVD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 TVD, 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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KY53 TVD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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