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KU53 JGY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,306 mi
Last recorded101,306 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 JGY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,306 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 101,306 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 100,108 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 100,106 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 REAR BRACKETS CORRODED AWAY FROM SILENCER / SILENCER CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,433 miles

Headlamp lens' slightly faded / discoloured

Pass 19 Dec 2018 95,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 95,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,208 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2016 80,494 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,104 miles

all tyres persing

both headlamps deterated just past aim

engine oil leking

Fail 24 Nov 2015 77,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres persing

both headlamps deterated just past aim

engine oil leking

Pass 27 Nov 2014 64,282 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,439 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracking on outer wall

Fail 17 Feb 2014 61,439 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre slightly cracking on outer wall

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,700 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,155 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 53,155 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,417 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front wipers noisey and smearing slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,530 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,430 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,805 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,825 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 7,838 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 7,838 miles

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 25 Apr 2006 6,750 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 6,750 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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KU53 JGY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KU53 JGY, 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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KU53 JGY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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