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KF53 JDX

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

177,256 mi
Last recorded177,256 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 JDX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 177,256 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 177,256 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 169,949 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2018 169,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 166,857 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 163,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m/m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m/m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m/m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 156,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around injectors (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

all four shockers corroeded

o/s/r brake backing plate corroeded

o/s/r tyre stepping on inner shoulder

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 153,142 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre bald on outer shoulder

oil leak

turbo pipe on to turbo lose

Fail 22 Dec 2014 150,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 150,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 141,570 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 141,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 135,232 miles

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

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

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

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

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2012 135,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2011 124,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 106,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

travel in handbrake lever.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 90,190 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 90,189 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,443 miles

Alternator belt perishing

Center rear seat belt missing

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 46,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Alternator belt perishing

Center rear seat belt missing

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,028 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 63,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,723 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 JDX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JDX, 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 JDX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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