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MJ53 KDK

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,980 mi
Last recorded78,980 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 KDK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 78,980 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 78,894 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 68,266 miles

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 68,266 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,184 miles

1/ o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded

2/ n/s and o/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

3/ n/s front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear

Pass 19 Dec 2014 59,242 miles

1.steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode 2.n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge 3.nail in n/s/f tyre 4.rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 21 Dec 2013 54,940 miles

near side rear steel brake pipe becomming corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 51,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 46,892 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2009 40,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,708 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 33,772 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,693 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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MJ53 KDK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ53 KDK, 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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MJ53 KDK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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