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VE53 KYW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,455 mi
Last recorded45,455 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 KYW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 45,455 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 45,189 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 44,569 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 44,349 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 43,880 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,515 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 43,082 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 42,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking due to old age

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,161 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,811 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,345 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 41,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,981 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,896 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,317 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 34,137 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,411 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 31,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,615 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,736 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,269 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,884 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 14,333 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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VE53 KYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VE53 KYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE53 KYW registered?

VE53 KYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is VE53 KYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 KYW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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