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SL53 KZH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,479 mi
Last recorded54,479 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 KZH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,479 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 54,479 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,976 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 41,974 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,785 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 28,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,871 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 27,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,985 miles

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,668 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,107 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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SL53 KZH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL53 KZH, 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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SL53 KZH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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