MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Due to disc condition. Pedal pulsates when depressed (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewalls. Evidence tyre has been run underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Evidence of face been sanded down with power tools (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Sun visor loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Silencer heavily deteriorated
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded frnt to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front tio rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded frnt to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front tio rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear door trim moulding damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
engine check light illuminated
various oil leaks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear door trim moulding damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
engine check light illuminated
various oil leaks
both front tyres wearing on edges
nearside rear door moulding loose and insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts split (8.2.2)
both front tyres wearing on edges
nearside rear door moulding loose and insecure
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
NSR tyre sidewall cracking
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
High level brake light not working
NSR tyre sidewall cracking
offside rear tyre sidewall cracked no cord exposed
Offside front tyre starting to perish slightly 195/60 TR 15
Nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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KL53 JKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 KL53 JKU, 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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KL53 JKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 October 2003.
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