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KF53 KJY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,759 mi
Last recorded130,759 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 130,759 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing panel damage

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

general corroded

Fail 24 May 2024 130,759 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing panel damage

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

general corroded

Pass 27 May 2023 126,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front wing panel damage

general corroded

Pass 28 May 2022 124,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing panel damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

general corroded

Fail 28 May 2022 124,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wing panel damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

general corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 121,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 May 2021 121,614 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol filler tube corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 May 2020 120,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall and tread blocks showing signs of deterioration, slight cracking

Fail 21 May 2020 120,636 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall and tread blocks showing signs of deterioration, slight cracking

Pass 24 May 2019 119,801 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 119,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2018 119,731 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 118,640 miles

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 118,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 118,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.5% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.45% (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT REAR END. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT REAR END. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front AGE CRACKS ON OUTER TYRE TREAD BAND

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS BECOMING OPAQUE, BEAM PATTERN JUST ACCEPTABLE (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front AGE CRACKS ON OUTER TYRE TREAD BAND

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS BECOMING OPAQUE, BEAM PATTERN JUST ACCEPTABLE (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear AGE CRACKS ON TYRE SIDE WALLS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK MOUNTING RUBBER

Pass 8 Sep 2015 117,900 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 117,899 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 112,600 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

only just passed emissions test

Fail 24 Oct 2014 112,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 102,771 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 102,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,853 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 96,853 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,191 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 85,191 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,056 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 67,018 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,883 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 58,883 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,451 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,532 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)

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 KJY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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