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KY53 TVD

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

199,122 mi
Last recorded199,122 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 TVD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2023 199,122 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 197,380 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 197,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 196,275 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 196,275 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 195,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 12 Jul 2019 195,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 193,063 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 193,063 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2017 187,694 miles

brake discs and pads worn

front no. plate cracked

front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

offside door mirror slightly loose

Fail 4 May 2017 187,692 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 173,827 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 173,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 171,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 114,763 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 158,426 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 144,077 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 143,913 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 130,061 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 121,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 121,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 109,322 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 109,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 100,522 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 82,629 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,629 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,714 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 56,714 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,583 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 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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