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KF53 JHV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,918 mi
Last recorded120,918 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 JHV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 120,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 108,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 101,930 miles

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

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 3 Sep 2022 99,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 97,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 91,692 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,631 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2018 87,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2017 88,133 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fill pipe ()

advise o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 10 Sep 2016 79,266 miles

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

Nearside Front age cracks forming on tyre

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear suspension bump stop rubbers split

Fail 10 Sep 2016 79,266 miles

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

Nearside Front age cracks forming on tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear suspension bump stop rubbers split

Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,205 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,858 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,134 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,896 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 61,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,345 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,550 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,510 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,777 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,712 miles

Both rear tyres tread slightly cracked

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

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

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 JHV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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