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KU53 JOA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,380 mi
Last recorded129,380 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 JOA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 129,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 129,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 123,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,456 miles

Brake fluid ageing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 both sides boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 112,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,759 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,455 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 91,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,142 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,378 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,135 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear registration plate cracked but not interfering with lettering

uneven tread wear to front tyres outter treads worn down more

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side mirror lens slightly damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S and O/S headlamp lens misty.

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,249 miles

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

rear exhaust box starting to flake

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,940 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers mirror cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,218 miles

o/s mirror lens cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,773 miles

mirror o/s cracked but not affecting rear view

Fail 24 Aug 2006 26,627 miles

Nearside Front 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)

hi level brake light not working

o/s mirror broken but not affecting rear view

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 JOA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KU53 JOA, 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 JOA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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