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KF53 JZE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,724 mi
Last recorded126,724 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 126,724 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear coil springs rusty

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 25 May 2023 122,900 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 122,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 122,008 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 122,006 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2020 114,876 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to axle mount and exhaust silencer. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has a slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 105,006 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle mounting bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust middle heat shield loose.

Pass 15 Sep 2018 96,541 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,449 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 86,449 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r brake pipe next to fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre read 3mm wearing off on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shields loose.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 75,057 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 66,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noise when rotated

Pass 6 Sep 2014 56,159 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,155 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,025 miles

slight play between steering wheel and shaft

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,110 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,980 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,934 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,118 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,375 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 JZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JZE, 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 JZE registered?

KF53 JZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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