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KF53 JVR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,243 mi
Last recorded97,243 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 97,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear & badly perished. NEED REPLACING 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 97,225 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear & badly perished. NEED REPLACING 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,205 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres perished and wearing on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2020 84,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes noisy

Steering rack damp

Fail 15 Oct 2020 84,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Axle mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes noisy

Steering rack damp

Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,503 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,099 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear chassis at suspension anchorage corroded

Offside Rear tyre tread cut

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure /broken ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated

Rear suspension front bushes deteriorated

corrosion on both rear inner sills under vehicle

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

exhaust system deteriorating

fuel filler pipe corroded

headlamp glasses clouding over

oil weepage to steering rack

suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 76,099 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear chassis at suspension anchorage corroded

Offside Rear tyre tread cut

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure /broken ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated

Rear suspension front bushes deteriorated

corrosion on both rear inner sills under vehicle

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

exhaust system deteriorating

fuel filler pipe corroded

headlamp glasses clouding over

oil weepage to steering rack

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,966 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre at legal minimum

Nearside Rear inner sill under vehicle corroded

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear inner sill panel under vehicle corroded

Offside Rear tyre getting close to limit

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Rear bumper insecure/broken

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel filler pipe corroded

oil seepage to steering rack

suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre at legal minimum

Nearside Rear inner sill under vehicle corroded

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear inner sill panel under vehicle corroded

Offside Rear tyre getting close to limit

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Rear bumper insecure/broken

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel filler pipe corroded

oil seepage to steering rack

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both headlamp glasses becoming glazed

corrosion /wear to front brake discs

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on both rear chassis

offside washer jet partially blocked

oil seepage from steering rack

Fail 8 Jan 2016 62,051 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both headlamp glasses becoming glazed

corrosion /wear to front brake discs

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on both rear chassis

offside washer jet partially blocked

oil seepage from steering rack

Fail 23 Dec 2014 57,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre tread low on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre tread low on edges

Fail 23 Dec 2013 51,358 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 51,358 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 45,564 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 45,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre low inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,326 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,965 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,829 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,473 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 JVR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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