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MJ53 KFE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,102 mi
Last recorded95,102 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,102 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 95,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,299 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 89,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 83,328 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 77,749 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 77,749 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,810 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,533 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,469 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,271 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 51,498 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,293 miles

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 48,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 44,192 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,822 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,203 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 24,036 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,036 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 19,790 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,783 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 KFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KFE, 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 KFE registered?

MJ53 KFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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