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KL53 JKU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,813 mi
Last recorded123,813 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 JKU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 123,813 miles

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 123,810 miles

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 ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 106,587 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 106,584 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 106,355 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2017 92,083 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 92,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,521 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear door moulding loose and insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2016 81,518 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 71,787 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,439 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 44,647 miles

NSR tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 13 Oct 2012 44,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

High level brake light not working

NSR tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,368 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked no cord exposed

Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,921 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,079 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,033 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,196 miles

Offside front tyre starting to perish slightly 195/60 TR 15

Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,210 miles

Nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 20 Nov 2006 13,596 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 13,596 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,915 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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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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