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KF53 JTX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,554 mi
Last recorded78,554 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 78,554 miles

headlamp lens's deteriorated/images poor

near side front tyre worn on edges/poor cndition

pulley belt poor

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear shock absorbers damp/poor operation

rear tyres perished

wiper blades split

Fail 20 Jul 2020 78,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

headlamp lens's deteriorated/images poor

near side front tyre worn on edges/poor cndition

pulley belt poor

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear shock absorbers damp/poor operation

rear tyres perished

washers poor

wiper blades split

Pass 20 Aug 2019 75,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,100 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens

Fail 22 Sep 2016 67,960 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp lens

Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,707 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,379 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Aug 2015 66,379 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,035 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,907 miles

brake pipes corrodeing

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

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

near side rear shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,098 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,440 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

near side front tyre worn on outer edge,

rear number plate in poor condition,

Pass 29 May 2010 60,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil springs corroded,

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,338 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,094 miles

Both rear tyres slighly out of shape.

Fail 10 Sep 2008 48,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres slighly out of shape.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,367 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,996 miles

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

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

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 JTX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JTX, 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 JTX registered?

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

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