2003 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · KG53 FLE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a string of clean passes in recent years. The most recent test conducted in July 2022 at 90,189 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical and structural components met standards at that time. Following a single failure in early 2020, the car has maintained a consistent standard without recurring mechanical failures or escalating safety concerns. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,900 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between January 2019 and January 2020, where the car covered only 3,074 miles in twelve months. Conversely, the period between July 2021 and July 2022 saw an increase of 3,564 miles. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle was lightly used, but also increases the risk of age degradation in rubber-based components and fluids which suffer from time rather than mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to perish-related failure despite low mileage. While the MOT record is clean, the tester must check the suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls for drycracking, as these often degrade when a vehicle sits stationary. The brake system should be inspected for corrosion or seized calipers, as low-use vehicles frequently develop surface rust on discs. Given the last recorded test was over three years ago, the current state of the structural integrity and fluid leaks is unknown and requires a fresh inspection.