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KA03 DPF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,398 mi
Last recorded68,398 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 68,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,761 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear X over (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant level low

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,071 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,010 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,430 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,546 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,524 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inside edge

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover detached

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,884 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 29,884 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,277 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 22,662 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,174 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 19,174 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DPF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DPF, 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 DPF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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