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KF53 JFV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,674 mi
Last recorded136,674 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 JFV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 136,674 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 126,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 117,988 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 111,396 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 103,825 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 103,825 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,784 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 94,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,340 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 86,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,703 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,699 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 60,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

wiper blades slight detearating

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,335 miles

wiper blades slight detearating

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,222 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,818 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 46,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,740 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 JFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

KF53 JFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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