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KA03 DHV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,730 mi
Last recorded116,730 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 DHV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 116,730 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 116,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,489 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 103,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,492 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 94,492 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,084 miles

Grease around cv boot/joint nearside outer front

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,284 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 78,284 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,194 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,448 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,807 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,576 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,901 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 36,961 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 DHV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

KA03 DHV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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