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SB53 KNP

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,569 mi
Last recorded107,569 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 KNP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 107,569 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 May 2025 107,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2024 104,246 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 104,238 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 102,785 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 100,635 miles

under body corrosion at rear

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 100,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion at rear

Pass 12 Apr 2021 99,183 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 99,175 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 96,025 miles

advise h/lamp plastics faded

advise o/s/r tyre /condition

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,088 miles

advise h/lamp plastics faded

advise n/s/f n/s/r tyre

advise oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,678 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 75,678 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,186 miles

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,803 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper SHOCKABSORBER COVER

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper SHOCKABSORBER COVER

Pass 29 Dec 2014 52,451 miles

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,475 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 47,475 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 44,947 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,896 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 41,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,205 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 32,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 29,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,456 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 22,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2007 17,740 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,073 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 16,923 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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SB53 KNP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB53 KNP, 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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SB53 KNP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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