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KF53 KJE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,071 mi
Last recorded88,071 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 88,071 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 88,071 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2022 73,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 64,729 miles

nearside rear & offside rear suspension beam bushes are perishing

offside rear sill is soft at the under-seal

Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,012 miles

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

Nearside and Offside Rear Shock Absorber Shrouds Insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2019 49,975 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,043 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 48,043 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,392 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,496 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,891 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,638 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,216 miles

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

age-cracks noted on nearside rear tyre.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 33,216 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

age-cracks noted on nearside rear tyre.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,473 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,559 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,028 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,874 miles

bonnet catch

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,349 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,156 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 KJE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KJE, 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 KJE registered?

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

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