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KF53 JXV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,965 mi
Last recorded173,965 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 173,965 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 173,965 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 161,169 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components & front headlamp covers slightly faded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 161,169 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components & front headlamp covers slightly faded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 147,369 miles

Front both sides headlamp covers slightly faded & n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides at rear & o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 135,012 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front both sides tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

rear both sides coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 135,012 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front both sides tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

rear both sides coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 119,372 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens requires cleaning.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front lens requires cleaning.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 119,372 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens requires cleaning.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working bulb replacement (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front lens requires cleaning.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 109,289 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2014 109,289 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,403 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 96,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

anti slip on brake pedle rubber starting to wear

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,765 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 75,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,946 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,912 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 56,752 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,238 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 47,238 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,929 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 35,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,635 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 JXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JXV, 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 JXV registered?

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

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