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WM53 KMX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,587 mi
Last recorded141,587 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 KMX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 141,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 141,587 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 137,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

management light on

Fail 8 Nov 2016 137,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,124 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 123,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 114,520 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 107,308 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 107,308 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,382 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 100,382 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,377 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 78,202 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 65,824 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,835 miles

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

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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WM53 KMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WM53 KMX, 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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What year was WM53 KMX registered?

WM53 KMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WM53 KMX safe to buy?

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