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KY53 VEU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,928 mi
Last recorded109,928 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 VEU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 109,928 miles

both front headlamps slightly discoloured

Fail 29 Jul 2016 109,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect discoloured (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,558 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,732 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 99,674 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,028 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 89,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 77,515 miles

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 27 Oct 2011 77,515 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 6 Nov 2010 67,491 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,341 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,433 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,934 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 VEU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel 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 KY53 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

KY53 VEU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is KY53 VEU safe to buy?

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