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KF53 JHY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 116,596 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 107,588 miles

Offside Front slight judder to brake

Rear slight judder to brakes

Fail 16 Jun 2017 107,588 miles

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

Offside Front slight judder to brake

Rear slight judder to brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2016 95,610 miles

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

both rear springs badly corroded but not snapped

Fail 17 Jun 2016 95,607 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is on 3mm

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

alternater belt split

both rear springs badly corroded but not snapped

Fail 15 Jun 2015 88,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,382 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 80,406 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

o/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,852 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated giving a poor beam image and slightly reduced output of light.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,547 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,193 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,905 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,955 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,460 miles

wear to front tyres - n/s on limit

Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,003 miles

wear to rear tyres

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 JHY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

KF53 JHY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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