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KA03 AEP

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

97,385 mi
Last recorded97,385 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 97,385 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear undersill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 88,514 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 85,408 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,087 miles

HEADLIGHT IMAGES DETERIORATING

WINDSCREEN CRCACKED OUT OF A ZONE - BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,453 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 76,453 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 74,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,815 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,084 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,066 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,873 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,431 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,670 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 54,975 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,916 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,487 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,908 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 31,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 AEP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KA03 AEP, 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 KA03 AEP registered?

KA03 AEP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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