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SB53 KTT

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,332 mi
Last recorded62,332 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 KTT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 62,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 58,250 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear damage to bodywork

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 May 2023 51,446 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 51,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 44,518 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2021 37,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 28,678 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 28,676 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 13,982 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside have age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from rear view mirror ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 10,713 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 10,533 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 10,438 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 10,105 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 9,520 miles

nearside wiper blade split on ends but still clearing ok

Pass 30 Nov 2012 8,687 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 7,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 6,250 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 5,221 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 4,334 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 3,241 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 2,309 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 KTT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KTT, 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 KTT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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