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KJ53 ZFC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

93,820 mi
Last recorded93,820 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZFC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 93,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,423 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 90,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,704 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 87,032 miles

nsr shocker dust cover broken away

Pass 4 Sep 2020 85,206 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover worn

Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,687 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,888 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,792 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 71,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,195 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,812 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,607 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,837 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,293 miles

slight harshness felt offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers slightly smearing across windscreen.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,099 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 38,099 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 ZFC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ZFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ53 ZFC registered?

KJ53 ZFC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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