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KA03 DKU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,810 mi
Last recorded163,810 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 DKU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2023 163,810 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 163,810 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 147,688 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 147,688 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 130,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 116,653 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 116,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 109,809 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 109,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,827 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 101,827 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,606 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,053 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,540 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner/outer edges on raised tread close to limit

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,959 miles

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

center exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 60,959 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

center exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,139 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,308 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 42,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front windscreen wipers deteriorated

handbrake lever travel high

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2006 25,060 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre on 3mm †off side front tyre on 3.5mm

off side rear tyre perishing

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 DKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

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

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