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PN53 KVE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,600 mi
Last recorded107,600 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 KVE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 107,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 103,669 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 95,014 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 95,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,883 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipes both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,494 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,330 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,938 miles

FRONT PADS BECOMING LOW

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 51,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT PADS BECOMING LOW

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 49,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 45,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,354 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 40,354 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,013 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,933 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 20,537 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,537 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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PN53 KVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PN53 KVE, 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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PN53 KVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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