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KA03 DJE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,946 mi
Last recorded78,946 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 DJE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 78,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,343 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED BEEN REPAIRED WITH GAFFER TAPE

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 69,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED BEEN REPAIRED WITH GAFFER TAPE

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,343 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,635 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 6 Jun 2014 63,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,777 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,230 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,135 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 43,892 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 43,892 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 40,591 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,591 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,433 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 30,303 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 30,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,022 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 DJE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DJE, 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 DJE registered?

KA03 DJE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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