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NJ03 KJY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

94,882 mi
Last recorded94,882 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 KJY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 94,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-60-15v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-60-15v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front brake hoses greased

unable to fully assess both front brake pipes behind covers (previous failures ) due to covering of grease

Fail 4 Apr 2022 94,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering ram leaking steering rack leak (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-60-15v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-60-15v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 94,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 91,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear bake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 91,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 88,659 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 88,659 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall & in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,100 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 85,100 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cuts starting to show (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,327 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 80,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak radiator top hose ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,243 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r & n/s/r to brake cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 76,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe to front flexi hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r & n/s/r to brake cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,991 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 65,629 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,113 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 57,985 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,017 miles

Back box hanger snapped.

Front wipers split.

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 57,017 miles

Back box hanger snapped.

Front wipers split.

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,327 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,290 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 54,290 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,561 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,561 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,031 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,817 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,012 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 36,009 miles

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

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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NJ03 KJY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 NJ03 KJY, 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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NJ03 KJY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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