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ET03 KLX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,668 mi
Last recorded92,668 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 KLX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 92,668 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

dip-stick incomplete / broken

headlamp beam images poor

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 22 Nov 2016 92,668 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven 54% offside performance lower (3.7.B.2)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

dip-stick incomplete / broken

headlamp beam images poor

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,176 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 83,176 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,698 miles

free play at h/brake

high level stop light inop

rear brakes sticky

slight play at o/s/f track rod end

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 2 Dec 2014 75,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

free play at h/brake

high level stop light inop

rear brakes sticky

slight play at o/s/f track rod end

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Dec 2013 66,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light inop

n/s wiper streaky

o/s wiper torn

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rattle at gear box

Fail 6 Dec 2013 66,622 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light inop

n/s wiper streaky

o/s wiper torn

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rattle at gear box

Fail 15 Oct 2013 66,606 miles

Inner front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 28 May 2012 58,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light indicating a fault

rear silencer deteriated

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 56,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 56,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,690 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

Fail 25 Jun 2009 52,131 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

airbag light on

Pass 27 May 2008 48,332 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 48,332 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 45,046 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 42,587 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 42,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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ET03 KLX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ET03 KLX, 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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ET03 KLX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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