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KF53 JMU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,525 mi
Last recorded88,525 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 88,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 77,793 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pas rack/pump (2.3.3b)

front screen scratched

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 15 Jul 2017 77,793 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pas rack/pump (2.3.3b)

front screen scratched

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,170 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strongly advise ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 61,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strongly advise ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jul 2015 49,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,985 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,677 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,863 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,069 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,061 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 JMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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