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MT53 KPX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,942 mi
Last recorded108,942 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 KPX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 108,942 miles

Both rear shock absorbers upper dust covers insecure.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind wheel arch liner. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 108,926 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Both rear shock absorbers upper dust covers insecure.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind wheel arch liner. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 108,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 107,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Marks due to wipers. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 107,507 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 107,488 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 106,681 miles

Coolant leak At header tank. ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in o/s to center rack . ()

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 106,667 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak At header tank. ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer cover missing off mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in o/s to center rack . ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 104,445 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 104,398 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,304 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,124 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edge

Water leak from above the gearbox

Pass 21 Oct 2013 88,595 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 81,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,726 miles

o/s wiper

Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,674 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,340 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,327 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,396 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,931 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,487 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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MT53 KPX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MT53 KPX, 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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MT53 KPX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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