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KA03 DLY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

86,767 mi
Last recorded86,767 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 DLY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,767 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 86,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,207 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 85,207 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 81,260 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,866 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 77,866 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,412 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,426 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 71,426 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,451 miles

All Suspension components has surface corrosion

Brake pipe corroded not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,060 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 62,060 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,700 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded slightly

rear s/abs [dust covers adrift]

Fail 15 Jul 2013 58,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/ r footbrake reading slightly low

rear exhaust corroded slightly

rear s/abs [dust covers adrift]

Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,302 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,080 miles

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

brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,073 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 44,010 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,094 miles

power steering rack slight leak

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,998 miles

slight power steering from rack (seal)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 27,140 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f tyre tread low

slight weep on power steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,140 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low

slight weep on power steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,207 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 DLY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DLY, 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 DLY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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