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KF53 JZC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,988 mi
Last recorded121,988 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 JZC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 121,988 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 121,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,918 miles

Central Upper High level brake light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear suspension bump stops split

Rear Reverse light not working

Fail 14 Nov 2018 103,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Upper High level brake light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear suspension bump stops split

Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,413 miles

Both rear bump stops split

Pass 8 Nov 2016 85,683 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 85,682 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking / perrishing between treads but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seatbelt not fully inspected as child seat fitted

Offside Rear tyre cracking / perrishing between treads but not showing cords

Pass 25 Oct 2014 68,081 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,620 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,332 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,136 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,545 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 39,519 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,468 miles

O/S/F outer sidewall cracking.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,457 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 30,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,528 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,466 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 23,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 JZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JZC, 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 JZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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