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KJ53 EHP

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,296 mi
Last recorded121,296 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 EHP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 121,296 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear shockaborbers bumpstops worn

front wipers smear & spilt

slight oil leak from nearside front drive shaft oilseal

Fail 24 Sep 2012 121,296 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear shockaborbers bumpstops worn

front wipers smear & spilt

slight oil leak from nearside front drive shaft oilseal

Pass 12 Sep 2011 109,113 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear & offside rear shockaborber bump stops worn

Fail 12 Sep 2011 109,113 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear & offside rear shockaborber bump stops worn

Fail 24 Sep 2010 93,232 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads low

rear suspension bump stops worn

slight handbrake travel

Pass 24 Sep 2010 93,232 miles

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

front brake pads low

rear suspension bump stops worn

slight handbrake travel

Pass 22 Sep 2009 87,295 miles

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 26 Sep 2008 73,221 miles

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear shockabsorber bump stops worn

nearside front wing mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,221 miles

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

nearside & offside rear shockabsorber bump stops worn

nearside front wing mirror damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2007 56,794 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 56,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front discs worn. n/s/r tyre tread deformed.

n/s mirror missing.

Fail 31 Aug 2006 40,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,852 miles

Nearside Rear 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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KJ53 EHP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KJ53 EHP, 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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KJ53 EHP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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