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LB53 KXH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,087 mi
Last recorded84,087 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 KXH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 84,087 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 66,190 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 66,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,632 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 61,503 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,542 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 58,751 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 55,866 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 53,054 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 49,683 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 49,683 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,737 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 43,445 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 43,445 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe metal brackets corroded.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 39,874 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,668 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 36,668 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,554 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 29,546 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,626 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 21,031 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 17,364 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 13,380 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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LB53 KXH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LB53 KXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB53 KXH registered?

LB53 KXH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LB53 KXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 KXH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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