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KF53 KJX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,083 mi
Last recorded106,083 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 106,083 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear covered in corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 106,083 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear covered in corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 101,340 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components covered in corrossion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components covered in corrossion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 98,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 93,294 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 88,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,370 miles

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

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

exhaust blow

Pass 25 Jan 2019 79,515 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 79,449 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower rear mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexi hose covered in grease. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,150 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 71,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,037 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,954 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,713 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,332 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,822 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,100 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,301 miles

Centre rear wiew mirror detached.

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

Spare wheel/tyre not in car.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre rear wiew mirror detached.

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

Spare wheel/tyre not in car.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,232 miles

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,638 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,451 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 KJX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver 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 KJX, 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 KJX registered?

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

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