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KF53 JTZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,802 mi
Last recorded119,802 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 119,802 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 119,802 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lights no pattern clean now have weak pattern pass ok (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 114,466 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 5 Aug 2020 114,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no patern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no patern (4.1.2 (b))

high level brake light inop

Pass 8 May 2019 101,728 miles

both head lamps weak pattern

Fail 8 May 2019 101,728 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both head lamps weak pattern

Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend replacing(195/60r15) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

headlights barely give beam pattern

Fail 30 Apr 2018 90,336 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend replacing(195/60r15) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

headlights barely give beam pattern

Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,430 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,768 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,525 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 64,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 56,758 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,849 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 50,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,616 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,883 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,611 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,391 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 JTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JTZ, 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 JTZ registered?

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

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