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KJ53 UBM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,637 mi
Last recorded34,637 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 34,637 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 34,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe leading to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 31,804 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal fluid pipe on the steering rack is rusty (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 29,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded /front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded /front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,095 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,041 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 28,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 24,095 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 20,554 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 18,058 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,477 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 14,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 9,765 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 7,304 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 UBM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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