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KF53 JGO

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,869 mi
Last recorded102,869 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 102,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 90,855 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,894 miles

Nearside Front head light deteriated still has beam image

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bush perished

Offside Front head light deteriated still has beam image

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle bush perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes under middle of car (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 88,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front head light deteriated still has beam image

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bush perished

Offside Front head light deteriated still has beam image

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle bush perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes under middle of car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between hose and wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between hose and wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,678 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between hose and wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between hose and wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe coated not allowing full inspection.

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake pipe coated not allowing full inspection.

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion.

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

rear brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 86,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion.

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

rear brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 84,016 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,451 miles

brake pipes coated in grese not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,424 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 71,424 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,494 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 66,353 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,042 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,359 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,524 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 JGO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc 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 JGO, 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 JGO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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