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KJ03 SZF

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,598 mi
Last recorded137,598 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 SZF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 137,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 124,370 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 124,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 120,277 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 120,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 113,042 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,231 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,470 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 50,470 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,922 miles

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

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

The front brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,238 miles

Damage to front of vehicle, has damaged the radiator support bracket and is hanging down.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 34,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Damage to front of vehicle, has damaged the radiator support bracket and is hanging down.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,931 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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KJ03 SZF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KJ03 SZF, 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 KJ03 SZF registered?

KJ03 SZF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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