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YY53 KKL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

74,357 mi
Last recorded74,357 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 KKL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 74,357 miles

surface corrosion prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 3 Apr 2023 71,390 miles

surface corrosion prescribed areas and suspension components

Fail 3 Apr 2023 71,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and with cracks in treaded area (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 6 Apr 2022 68,221 miles

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

nearside/offside rear tyres worn on edges

surface corrosion prescribed areas and suspension components

Fail 6 Apr 2022 68,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside/offside front tyres worn on edges

surface corrosion prescribed areas and suspension components

surface cracks rear tyres and with nearside rear worn close to limit

Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,056 miles

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

nearside/offside headlamp light outputs becoming poor

surface corrosion in prescribed areas and most suspension components

surface cracks in nearside/offside rear tyres

Fail 30 Mar 2021 65,056 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside/offside headlamp light outputs becoming poor

surface corrosion in prescribed areas and most suspension components

surface cracks in nearside/offside rear tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2020 62,561 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

most brake pipes surface corrosion

nearside/offside headlamp light outputs becoming very poor

surface corrosion in rear prescribed areas

Fail 27 Mar 2020 62,549 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

most brake pipes surface corrosion

nearside/offside headlamp light outputs becoming very poor

surface corrosion in rear prescribed areas

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,310 miles

nearside/offside head lamp light outputs becoming poor

surface corrosion in most brake pipes , gearbox rear lower mounting some seperation

Fail 29 Mar 2019 60,310 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

nearside/offside head lamp light outputs becoming poor

surface corrosion in most brake pipes , gearbox rear lower mounting some seperation

Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,695 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on edges , most brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

some seperation in gearbox rear lower mounting

Fail 23 Mar 2018 57,695 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on edges , most brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

some seperation in gearbox rear lower mounting

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,292 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

some separation in gearbox rear lower mounting , most brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2017 55,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

some separation in gearbox rear lower mounting , most brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,861 miles

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

most brake pipes surface corrosion

nearside front outer tyre sidewall cut

nearside/offside head lamp light outputs becoming poor

offside front tyre heavy surface cracks and worn close to limit

some separation in gearbox rear lower rubber mounting

Fail 18 Mar 2016 52,861 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

most brake pipes surface corrosion

nearside front outer tyre sidewall cut

nearside/offside head lamp light outputs becoming poor

offside front tyre heavy surface cracks and worn close to limit

some separation in gearbox rear lower rubber mounting

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust heatsheilds insecure

most brake pipes showing corrosion heavily greased

offside front tyre cracking inner and outer tyre wall areas

Fail 27 Mar 2015 50,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust heatsheilds insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

most brake pipes showing corrosion heavily greased

offside ront tyre cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear heat sheild insecure

most brake pipes surface corrosion(cleaned & greased)

nearside/offside front tyres heavy surface cracks

Fail 28 Mar 2014 47,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear heat sheild insecure

front brake pads worn very close to limit

most brake pipes surface corrosion(cleaned & greased)

nearside/offside front tyres heavy surface cracks

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 44,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Heavy surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyres in treaded areas and sidewalls

Fail 15 Mar 2012 41,974 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Heavy surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyres in treaded areas and sidewalls

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,108 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,694 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 35,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,031 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,593 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,290 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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YY53 KKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 YY53 KKL, 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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YY53 KKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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