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ST53 KCY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,554 mi
Last recorded61,554 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 KCY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,554 miles

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 61,554 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,040 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear tyre below 3mm

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,579 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 54,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Nearside Rear sidewall of tyre showing signs of splitting ( not showing cords )

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

Offside Rear sidewall of tyre showing signs of splitting (not showing cords )

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,193 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,950 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 47,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2013 43,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,144 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 39,142 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,714 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,345 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack and tread below 3mm

Fail 30 Aug 2010 31,324 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack and tread below 3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,703 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,741 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 19,891 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,211 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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ST53 KCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST53 KCY, 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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ST53 KCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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