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KG53 FPJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,204 mi
Last recorded96,204 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 FPJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 96,204 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,495 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,083 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,897 miles

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

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

both headlamps hazey but still producing a good image

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,672 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,720 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 64,720 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,992 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,969 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 56,969 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,410 miles

Aim adjuster set to zero for test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front & rear registration plates slightly faded

N\S mirror cover missing

Fail 26 Nov 2010 45,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Aim adjuster set to zero for test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front & rear registration plates slightly faded

N\S mirror cover missing

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 39,264 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,434 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 35,411 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,075 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,853 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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KG53 FPJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KG53 FPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG53 FPJ registered?

KG53 FPJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is KG53 FPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG53 FPJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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