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KF53 KJO

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,094 mi
Last recorded135,094 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 KJO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 135,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,328 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 115,875 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 107,460 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 107,459 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 100,115 miles

underside has surface rust (rear)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 92,688 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 92,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight cracking to tyre side wall

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,999 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

slight cracking side wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,272 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,433 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,498 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,696 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,187 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,092 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,062 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,001 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,286 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 32,286 miles

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

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 KJO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KJO, 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 KJO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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