CarVerify

Free Car Check

KJ53 FTU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,229 mi
Last recorded53,229 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 FTU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2026 53,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,352 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insicure

corrosion to exhaust assy

power steering pipe front uncliped

Pass 1 Sep 2023 51,986 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower PAS pipe unclipped

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer support brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shock absorbers upper shrouds detached

Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,568 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust support brackets corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 49,434 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 46,307 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,232 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,582 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,966 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 42,539 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 40,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2013 38,151 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 36,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2011 34,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n earside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 May 2010 32,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 30,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2008 28,757 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 27,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,237 miles

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

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
Full Ford Fusion reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KJ53 FTU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KJ53 FTU, 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

How do I check the history of KJ53 FTU?

You can check the full history of KJ53 FTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KJ53 FTU registered?

KJ53 FTU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is KJ53 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ53 FTU shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJ53 FTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KJ53 FTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.