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LD53 KBE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,452 mi
Last recorded103,452 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 KBE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 103,452 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 103,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2020 88,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 88,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,283 miles

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

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR LOOSE

Fail 13 Mar 2018 65,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage plastic trim fixed to bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from interior mirror ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 53,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from interior mirror ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,158 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Mar 2016 42,158 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2014 41,744 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,744 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,681 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,640 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 39,640 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,582 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,155 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 38,155 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,944 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 36,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,571 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,810 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Nov 2006 29,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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LD53 KBE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LD53 KBE, 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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LD53 KBE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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