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KJ53 KGV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,354 mi
Last recorded143,354 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 KGV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 143,354 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on interior mirror which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 143,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on interior mirror which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 141,022 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 141,022 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 137,233 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 132,685 miles

rear exhaust box corroding and deteriorating

rear shocker covers insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2017 132,685 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust box corroding and deteriorating

rear shocker covers insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2016 126,962 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 126,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,804 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 120,802 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box mounting broken box in poor condition (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 111,856 miles

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

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

centre high level brake light

clean/tcut head lights

Fail 9 Oct 2013 102,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise clean front light lenses

both rear shock absorber dust covers droped due to bump stop perished

front wipers poor

Pass 9 Oct 2013 102,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

advise clean front light lenses

both rear shock absorber dust covers droped due to bump stop perished

front wipers poor

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,386 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,698 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,587 miles

front discs worn thin

rear wiper smearing

steering rack damp

Fail 24 Sep 2009 64,174 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,174 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 54,715 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,628 miles

front brake discs lipped

slight play steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2007 43,628 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

slight play steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,992 miles

Nearside Front 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 KGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KGV, 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 KGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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