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KF53 JZW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

86,050 mi
Last recorded86,050 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 86,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 76,840 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 68,073 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 68,042 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake low effort

Pass 22 Jun 2022 64,540 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,595 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 61,500 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 59,155 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre, worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,497 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,365 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,504 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,820 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,019 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 55,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,789 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,866 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,722 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 45,722 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,544 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,623 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,654 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,431 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,167 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

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

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