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MJ53 KNU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,084 mi
Last recorded121,084 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 KNU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 121,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch has crash damage

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,670 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

Pass 19 Dec 2014 107,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 100,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,209 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 78,240 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads low

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2010 67,718 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads low

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2009 56,094 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,903 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,853 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,404 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 KNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ53 KNU registered?

MJ53 KNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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