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MJ53 KFA

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,966 mi
Last recorded69,966 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 KFA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,966 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 61,790 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 61,790 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,447 miles

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

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

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

centre rear high level stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,139 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 35,139 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,853 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,333 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 26,333 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2007 17,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,864 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 KFA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KFA, 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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What year was MJ53 KFA registered?

MJ53 KFA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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