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KF53 JSY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,177 mi
Last recorded76,177 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 JSY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 76,177 miles

Corrosion To Underside..

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 76,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Pattern.. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Pattern.. (4.1.2 (c))

Corrosion To Underside..

Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED.. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 74,723 miles

Corrosion To Underside...

Fail 9 May 2025 74,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN... (4.1.2 (c))

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

Corrosion To Underside...

Headlamp lens slightly defective BADLY FADED.... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 71,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 69,246 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 66,015 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 64,763 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 63,426 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 61,422 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 61,422 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 59,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2018 59,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 57,958 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 55,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2015 52,423 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 48,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2013 45,903 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 41,531 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 37,097 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,909 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,642 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JSY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF53 JSY registered?

KF53 JSY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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