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KF53 JFY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,379 mi
Last recorded120,379 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 JFY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 120,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise engine management light displayed.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine lower reaction mounting bush split. (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 120,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blades not checked. (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted tears to inner shoulder (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum seepage arround pump. (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cut in outer wall. (4.1.E.1)

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

advise engine management light displayed.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine lower reaction mounting bush split. (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 119,757 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. wall cracking. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blades not checked. (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted space saver tyre below limit and tears to inner shoulder. (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cut in outer wall. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

engine management light displayed.

engine oil level not registering.two litres oil added.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 111,783 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 111,667 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 102,443 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

damage to rear bumper and tailgate

oil leak at front

rear exhaust shield insecure

slight damage to rear number plate

Fail 30 Jan 2016 102,443 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

damage to rear bumper and tailgate

oil leak at front

rear exhaust shield insecure

slight damage to rear number plate

water level in expansion bottle low

Pass 29 Jan 2015 92,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,340 miles

Boot lid and n/s/r of car damaged

Minor coolant leak and coolant bottle deteriorating

Slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jan 2014 85,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Boot lid and n/s/r of car damaged

Minor coolant leak and coolant bottle deteriorating

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

Slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 78,291 miles

Boot lid and n/s/r of car damaged

N/S/R Tyre 3mm + N/S/F Tyre 2.75mm

N/S/R Wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 30 Jan 2013 78,268 miles

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

Boot lid and n/s/r of car damaged

N/S/R Tyre 3mm + N/S/F Tyre 2.75mm

N/S/R Wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,571 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 68,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,484 miles

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

washers low

Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,024 miles

rear tyres starting to perish and uneven wear

Fail 14 Sep 2007 40,694 miles

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,694 miles

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,848 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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 JFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JFY, 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 JFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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