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SB53 KTF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

142,025 mi
Last recorded142,025 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 KTF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 142,025 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 130,447 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 130,381 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 120,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 111,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 105,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Recommend attention (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & perished - Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & perished - Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 3 Aug 2021 101,901 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 101,811 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 98,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 92,792 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 92,792 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,985 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,444 miles

child seats fitted to rear

front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear, front to rear metal brake pipes corroded, need attention soon

rear exhaust silencer leaking slightly

rear tyres worn low

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,800 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil causing noise (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 72,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil causing noise (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,119 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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 4 Sep 2013 58,066 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,841 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded in places,

Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,217 miles

dampness around steering rack

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,424 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,677 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,882 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,822 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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SB53 KTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SB53 KTF, 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 KTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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