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DN03 KYB

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,916 mi
Last recorded178,916 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 KYB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 178,916 miles

both headlamp covers slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2018 178,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing incorrect bearing fitment (1.6 (c))

both headlamp covers slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2017 173,104 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 168,388 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides outer covers (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2016 168,388 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides outer covers (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2015 161,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel smell from uper engine area, could not see and leaks at time of test, need's investigating

fule and brake lines coated in grease / oil

o/s and n/s head lamp beam images poor

Pass 12 Jun 2015 161,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel smell from uper engine area, could not see and leaks at time of test, need's investigating

fule and brake lines coated in grease / oil

o/s and n/s head lamp beam images poor

Pass 16 Jun 2014 152,152 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 152,152 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 133,950 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 133,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 125,051 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 123,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc,s worn

Pass 6 May 2011 120,200 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 113,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,361 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 88,147 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 76,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r shock absorber shroud adrift

Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,004 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 62,004 miles

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

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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DN03 KYB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DN03 KYB, 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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DN03 KYB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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