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KJ53 FUG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,991 mi
Last recorded79,991 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 FUG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 79,991 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 79,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 79,304 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,843 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,765 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,375 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 77,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lense discoloured

Offside Front Headlamp lense discoloured

Fail 22 Oct 2018 76,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lense discoloured

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lense discoloured

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 75,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 67,704 miles

headlamp lens defused

osr tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2015 60,984 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,781 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,942 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,387 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,644 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,881 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,263 miles

perishing to both rear and nsf tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,034 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,850 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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KJ53 FUG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FUG, 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 FUG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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