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KA03 AEG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,055 mi
Last recorded104,055 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 AEG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 104,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by axle bush (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 104,055 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by axle bush (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,603 miles

Exhaust system has a minor leak of gas

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front anti-roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover split

Offside front tyre devoid of tread to inner edge

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Power steering rack and pump wet with fluid

Fail 18 Jul 2016 100,603 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Exhaust system has a minor leak of gas

Nearside front anti-roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover split

Offside front tyre devoid of tread to inner edge

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Power steering rack and pump wet with fluid

Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Steering rack wet with fluid

Fail 14 Jul 2015 96,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre and tyre underinflated

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Steering rack wet with fluid

Fail 15 Jul 2014 92,204 miles

Engine oil low

Nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre underinflated

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

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

Steering rack wet with fluid

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,204 miles

Engine oil low

Nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

Offside rear tyre underinflated

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

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

Steering rack wet with fluid

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,030 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,228 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,966 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 76,966 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 70,568 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,287 miles

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

slight play movement in n/s steering rack end

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,006 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,724 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,381 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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KA03 AEG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KA03 AEG, 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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KA03 AEG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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