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KF53 JWE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

166,375 mi
Last recorded166,375 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 JWE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 166,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 161,317 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 153,604 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Recommend replacement (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area around rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area around rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 153,604 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Recommend replacement (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area around rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced at VTS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area around rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 146,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion within a few inches of rear arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 146,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades replaced at VTS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion within a few inches of rear arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 141,743 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 137,542 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 137,542 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 133,441 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 126,169 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 116,717 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 116,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 106,679 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 93,893 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2015 81,582 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 69,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,517 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,826 miles

Emissions Unstable

Engine Light On

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,154 miles

exhaust corroded

key fob inop

offside front light lense cloudy

oil leaks

whining noise from water pump

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,428 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front pads worn

Fail 9 Nov 2010 46,428 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front pads worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,121 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 41,121 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

vehicle wet at time of test. exhaust system corroded. both front brake discs corroded and worn. surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,144 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,384 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,646 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 JWE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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