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ET03 KWJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 KWJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 100,914 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 100,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,298 miles

advise fuel and brake pipes require cleaning up

advise number plate lamp

advise wiper blades ready for replacing

Pass 20 Aug 2018 96,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 96,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,444 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2017 88,444 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,942 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,399 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 79,399 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,590 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,340 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 67,340 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,059 miles

Advise rear brake pipes covered in greese

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,071 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 50,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,171 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 44,171 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,878 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,677 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,959 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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ET03 KWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KWJ, 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 KWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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