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KF53 KAJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,380 mi
Last recorded191,380 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 KAJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 191,380 miles

headlamps deteriorated

nearside front tyre tread worn low

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 191,380 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel NEARSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

nearside front tyre tread worn low

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 187,615 miles

nearside rear service brake efficiency low

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear chassis legs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 181,064 miles

Front exhaust deteriorating.

Offside 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 long (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

air bag light on.

fuel filler neck + pipes corroding.

play in o/s drive shaft support bearing.

Fail 20 Jun 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Air bag light on.

Front exhaust deteriorating.

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear chassis leg corroding.

fuel filler neck + pipes corroding.

play in drive shaft support bearing.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 173,076 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside Rear floor/ chassis leg corroding.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 173,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside Rear floor/ chassis leg corroding.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 173,073 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding.

Front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

Nearside +offside beamset patterns becoming poor.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 166,265 miles

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 157,020 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 157,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 145,746 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 136,828 miles

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

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

coolant leak.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/r long metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s/f top shock absorber nut corroding.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 136,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

coolant leak.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/r long metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s/f top shock absorber nut corroding.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,455 miles

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

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f metal brake pipe corording.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s+n/s/f top shock absorber securing nuts corroding.

o/s/r long metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 105,455 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f metal brake pipe corording.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s+n/s/f top shock absorber securing nuts corroding.

o/s/r long metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,819 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)

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

o/s+n/s/f top shock absorber securing nuts corroding badly.

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s/f flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 67,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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)

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

o/s+n/s/f top shock absorber securing nuts corroding badly.

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s/f flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,121 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 30,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,751 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,870 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 KAJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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