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KF53 MWJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,345 mi
Last recorded88,345 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 MWJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both font to rear at clips (greased) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust flex section slightly deterioated

Fail 20 Sep 2018 88,339 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both font to rear at clips (greased) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust flex section slightly deterioated

Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,050 miles

Coolant below min level

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

NSR Brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 87,048 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant below min level

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

NSR Brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 83,142 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,771 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 73,141 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,141 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,534 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,974 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 62,946 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,935 miles

Both front tyres started to crack

Gear selector shaft seal area a bit dump

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,467 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,150 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,622 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,462 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,321 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 MWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MWJ, 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 MWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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