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KJ53 TXM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,272 mi
Last recorded151,272 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 TXM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 151,272 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEAD LAMPS (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 151,272 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEAD LAMPS (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 140,608 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 140,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 140,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 136,521 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 136,521 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 131,098 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 126,829 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 126,764 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 122,961 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 122,953 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 120,128 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 107,352 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 74,535 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,234 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 TXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

KJ53 TXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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