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MA53 KNO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,515 mi
Last recorded140,515 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 KNO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 140,515 miles

Engine noisey

Hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 139,295 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 139,295 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 137,074 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 134,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel housing to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear at flexible in wheel housing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 134,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel housing to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel housing to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear at flexible in wheel housing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 132,421 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 129,715 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 129,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 127,179 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 123,430 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 119,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 116,882 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,455 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 109,763 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 105,873 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 101,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,469 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,496 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,013 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 56,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,193 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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MA53 KNO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA53 KNO, 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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MA53 KNO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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