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JKZ 3853

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,526 mi
Last recorded140,526 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKZ 3853
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 140,526 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 140,419 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 124,385 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 124,249 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 120,930 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 116,405 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 116,341 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 109,150 miles

Advise alignment check due to adverse wear on the front tyres

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 109,150 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Advise alignment check due to adverse wear on the front tyres

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2017 101,406 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 100,504 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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JKZ 3853 is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JKZ 3853, 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 JKZ 3853 registered?

JKZ 3853 is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is JKZ 3853 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKZ 3853 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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