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KF53 JXN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

119,549 mi
Last recorded119,549 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 119,549 miles

Rear Winter protection applied on axle,components suspension and brake pipes not fully inspected

Fail 20 Oct 2025 119,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Winter protection applied on axle,components suspension and brake pipes not fully inspected

Fail 8 Oct 2025 119,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield over exhaust rear silencer loose

Suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 17 Oct 2024 115,759 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 111,649 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 111,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 101,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,798 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 91,798 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,048 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,302 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 77,301 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,904 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe bracket broken but system adequately supported.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,887 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 61,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,648 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,551 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 46,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,889 miles

headlight lens frosty (strongly advise change).advise rear brake check. front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Aug 2012 44,889 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

headlight lens frosty (strongly advise change).advise rear brake check. front brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Aug 2011 42,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,534 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 38,794 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,794 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,965 miles

wipers wearing + headlight lens frosty and just have beam pattern (just pass)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 35,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers wearing + headlight lens frosty and just have beam pattern (just pass)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2008 33,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 30,067 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,067 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,263 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 JXN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 JXN, 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 JXN registered?

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

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The MOT history for KF53 JXN shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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