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KA03 DVJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,731 mi
Last recorded126,731 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 126,731 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 126,721 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both back half of mains (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 116,999 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 116,999 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 109,842 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 97,510 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 96,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust front flexi starting to break apart

Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,342 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,245 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 81,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,298 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,254 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,266 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 44,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,737 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Jul 2006 34,161 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 34,161 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 DVJ 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 61.1%.

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

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