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KF53 JVW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,979 mi
Last recorded99,979 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 JVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,979 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads appear half worn

Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,816 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Slight "ticking" noise from timing belt area

Slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Aug 2014 90,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Slight "ticking" noise from timing belt area

Slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,179 miles

Both rear and off side front tyres cracking on the outer shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip to windscreen, outside all areas

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,720 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

front head lamp lenses "cloudy"

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,467 miles

Both front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 58,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres have slight inner and outer shoulder wear and are roughly half worn on tread

slight gear oil leak from off side front inner drive shaft oil seal

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,941 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 50,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,412 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 37,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,618 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 JVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JVW, 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 JVW registered?

KF53 JVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KF53 JVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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