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KJ53 TYG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,439 mi
Last recorded166,439 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 166,439 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 166,439 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 159,861 miles

slight damage to o/s rear bumper

Pass 16 Jul 2018 154,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 145,621 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 145,621 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 136,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2015 125,545 miles

Center rear seat belt missing

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

some brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jun 2015 125,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Center rear seat belt missing

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

some brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jun 2014 119,037 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 109,413 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both headlight patterns hazy

Fail 17 Jun 2013 109,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both headlight patterns hazy

Pass 7 Jun 2012 98,276 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 85,928 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 72,315 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,431 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 44,690 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 34,162 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 24,800 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,800 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 TYG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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