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KF53 JJU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,286 mi
Last recorded76,286 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 JJU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 76,286 miles

Central wind screen stone chip

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all front suspension rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2025 76,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central wind screen stone chip

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all front suspension rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2024 75,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear chassis members corroded

reverse lights inoperative

screen chips

Fail 16 Feb 2024 75,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear chassis members corroded

reverse lights inoperative

screen chips

Pass 16 Mar 2023 74,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lights inoperative

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

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

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

Rear chassis members corroded

reverse light inoperative

screen chips

Fail 16 Mar 2023 74,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lights inoperative

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to limit-suggest replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear chassis members corroded

reverse light inoperative

screen chips

Pass 15 Mar 2022 74,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both chassis members corroded

reverse light inoperative

screen chips

Pass 4 Mar 2021 73,965 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

reverse lamp inoperative

screen chips

Pass 12 Mar 2020 73,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged and front cracked

Offside headlamp glazed

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

chips in windscreen

reverse light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 27 Jun 2018 71,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,281 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,734 miles

both rear chassis members corroded by subframe

Fail 13 Jul 2015 68,734 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear chassis members corroded by subframe

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,873 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight power steering leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 55,325 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlamp in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlamp in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,003 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,251 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 48,560 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,560 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 47,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,665 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 38,216 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 JJU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JJU, 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 JJU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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