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ND53 KYT

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

108,962 mi
Last recorded108,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 KYT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 108,962 miles

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

coolant low

oil leak engine & gearbox

Fail 13 Jun 2024 108,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

oil leak engine & gearbox

Pass 6 Jun 2023 104,406 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 104,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 97,417 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 92,956 miles

Advise oil leak

Advise rear brake performance poor

Fail 28 Apr 2021 92,950 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise oil leak

Advise rear brake performance poor

Pass 29 Apr 2020 91,884 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 91,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,542 miles

Advise front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 89,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Body panel likely to become detached grill (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Front brakepipe corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn

Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,291 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,520 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly both edges

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,744 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 78,744 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,227 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2014 74,227 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 68,593 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 68,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,954 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,877 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 57,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,490 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,860 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,776 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,633 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 30,633 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,037 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 24,037 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

coolant leak †

noise on engine

os/f & n/s/f tyres worn 2-3mm

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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ND53 KYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 ND53 KYT, 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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ND53 KYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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