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KF53 JBE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,662 mi
Last recorded102,662 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 JBE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 102,662 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 97,754 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 97,754 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 87,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,604 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 76,598 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 62,799 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,964 miles

Both headlamp lens are deteriorated and pattern is just visible

Brake pads are on test limit unable to fully inspect inner pads

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front wipers are just clearing windscreen

General corrosion taking effect on underside of the vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And sidewalls are cracking no cords are exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid is on min

Power steering pipes are starting to corrode

Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Reverse light Is not working

Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers only just clearing screen

General corrosion taking effect on underside of the vehicle

Headlamp lens are deteriorating and pattern is just visible

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2020 58,224 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers only just clearing screen

General corrosion taking effect on underside of the vehicle

Headlamp lens are deteriorating and pattern is just visible

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,419 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Headlamp les starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Te is wearing low and starting to crack

Fail 28 Feb 2019 56,419 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Headlamp les starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Te is wearing low and starting to crack

Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,836 miles

front brake pads wearing low

power steering level on min

Fail 28 Jul 2017 53,836 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

power steering level on min

Pass 25 Jun 2016 49,516 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low ( stepped tread)

o/s/f tyre getting low and nail in tread(steped tread)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 49,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low ( stepped tread)

o/s/f tyre getting low and nail in tread(steped tread)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 39,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,579 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,651 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 35,794 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,034 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,141 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 30,283 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,283 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,345 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,920 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 23,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,219 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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KF53 JBE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KF53 JBE, 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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KF53 JBE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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