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MJ53 KHB

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,731 mi
Last recorded125,731 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 125,731 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 107,715 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 106,037 miles

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 103,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 100,499 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 100,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 97,950 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X 2 (4.1.4 (b))

HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Pass 28 Nov 2020 95,830 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 93,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 93,189 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 89,253 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 83,847 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 83,847 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 79,002 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 78,993 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,975 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 75,975 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,015 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,532 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,393 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,269 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,633 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,246 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 43,287 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,647 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,594 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 18,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KHB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KHB, 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 KHB registered?

MJ53 KHB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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