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2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,482 mi
Last recorded116,482 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 KVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 116,482 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 116,448 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 107,060 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 106,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,328 miles

ADVISE Unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 99,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

ADVISE Unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,144 miles

Nearside 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 92,144 miles

Nearside 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,606 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,648 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 54,677 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 36,424 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND LIPPED

Fail 1 Jun 2006 22,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,332 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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HK03 KVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HK03 KVW, 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 HK03 KVW registered?

HK03 KVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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