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KJ53 KHY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,095 mi
Last recorded128,095 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 128,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 119,484 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 108,079 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UBCC

Pass 6 Mar 2021 101,600 miles

All brakes discs has slight corrosion and pitted

All coil springs has slight corrosion

Body and all suspension components have age related corrosion.

Covers fitted

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,779 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 95,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,168 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

steering fluid has a minor leak

Pass 12 Feb 2017 86,906 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,568 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 80,568 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,071 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 75,068 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 72,495 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 72,495 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,595 miles

both front brake discs are w/lipped and pitted.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 61,595 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs are w/lipped and pitted.

Pass 8 May 2012 58,001 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 52,366 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 46,729 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 41,428 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 36,870 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 31,683 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

condition of front discs

Fail 9 Aug 2006 28,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,914 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 KHY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KHY, 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 KJ53 KHY registered?

KJ53 KHY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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