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KA03 AEK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,201 mi
Last recorded129,201 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 AEK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 129,201 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer coated in grease

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Outer both sides pipes coated on grease

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 117,792 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer coated in grease

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Outer both sides pipes coated on grease

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 107,612 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 107,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 95,842 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,988 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 83,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 72,535 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2012 72,535 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,730 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 62,730 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,888 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 55,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,377 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 AEK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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