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KJ53 ZMZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,855 mi
Last recorded119,855 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZMZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 119,855 miles

Offside Rear cracked in tread

Fail 2 Feb 2016 119,855 miles

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

Offside Rear cracked in tread

Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,629 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 90,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,571 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 78,571 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,486 miles

Both rear shockabsorber outer casings detached, advise replacement.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 59,606 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,606 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,469 miles

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

Front and rear wiper blades beginning to smear.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 50,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front and rear wiper blades beginning to smear.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,637 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,496 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 36,474 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,675 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front 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 ZMZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

KJ53 ZMZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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