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ML53 KRN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,587 mi
Last recorded107,587 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 KRN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 107,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 104,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

General underneath corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 104,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2024 97,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 97,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 90,241 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated both sides.

Pass 23 Jul 2022 89,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 88,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,340 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 86,340 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,593 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 82,635 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 78,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,241 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2013 65,798 miles

all four tyres on 3mm

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,259 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,290 miles

off side front tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 28 Jul 2011 57,290 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 47,651 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 47,643 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,067 miles

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

Noise on engine.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,241 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,891 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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ML53 KRN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ML53 KRN, 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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ML53 KRN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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