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FE03 KTJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,104 mi
Last recorded116,104 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 KTJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 116,104 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

parking brake lever has slight travel.

rear axle corroded.

rear exhaust box corroded.

surface rust underneath.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,578 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perishing and tread pattern cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 111,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perishing and tread pattern cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

both headlight images vague

Pass 17 Oct 2019 109,144 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 109,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 105,831 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,826 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 98,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,555 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 91,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,926 miles

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

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

rack joints play

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,030 miles

Nearside Front 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 damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,948 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,023 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 54,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,094 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,526 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,739 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,863 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,050 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,549 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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FE03 KTJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FE03 KTJ, 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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What year was FE03 KTJ registered?

FE03 KTJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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