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KF53 KBJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,092 mi
Last recorded139,092 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 KBJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 139,092 miles

Centre Rear stop lamp disconnected

Offside Front cut sidewall

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear corosion

Offside Rear steel brake pipe starting to corode

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 139,088 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear stop lamp disconnected

Offside Front cut sidewall

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear corosion

Offside Rear steel brake pipe starting to corode

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 128,498 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view glass missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres wearing on edges

nearside drive shaft seal leaking oil

Fail 10 Sep 2015 128,498 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view glass missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres wearing on edges

nearside drive shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 11 Sep 2014 120,213 miles

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

engine stabiliser mount (front bush) deteriorated

front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Sep 2013 109,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

gearbox lower tie bar rubbers deteriated/splitting

Fail 6 Sep 2013 109,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

gearbox lower tie bar rubbers deteriated/splitting

Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,654 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

slight deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

slight scoring to both front brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2011 94,844 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

slight scoring to both front brake discs

Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,397 miles

Oil leak

slight scoring to both front brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2009 71,999 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,430 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,774 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shock absorder covers loose

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,101 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 KBJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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