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KF53 JCV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,793 mi
Last recorded59,793 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 JCV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,793 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 59,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Pump not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 58,388 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 58,386 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 56,322 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 56,319 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,061 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 54,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,665 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 51,665 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 50,272 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 50,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,211 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,702 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,832 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,215 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,772 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 35,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,738 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,755 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,715 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 JCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JCV, 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 KF53 JCV registered?

KF53 JCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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