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MJ53 KFL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,199 mi
Last recorded84,199 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 KFL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,199 miles

Both wing mirrors damaged/repaired with tape

Coolant expansion bottle/cap leaking, boiled over during test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Thermostat housing displays evidence of coolant leak

Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 60,585 miles

Both headlamp lens's deteriorated

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 60,585 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lens's deteriorated

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 43,955 miles

Nearside front tyre perished and in poor state

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 37,062 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside mirror poor state

Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,734 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,521 miles

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 7 Oct 2013 29,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,915 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,293 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 28,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,070 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,840 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,787 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,228 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 22,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 16,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 9,760 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,328 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 KFL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KFL, 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 KFL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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