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KA03 DWL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

108,903 mi
Last recorded108,903 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 DWL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 108,903 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUTS RUSTY

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive will req repair before next mot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 108,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH FRONT STRUTS RUSTY

EML LIGHT ON

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive will req repair before next mot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 107,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/r chassis rusty

rear trailing arm bushes split

Fail 11 Nov 2024 107,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r chassis rusty

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 30 Nov 2023 104,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r chassis rusty

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 2 Dec 2022 100,229 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe has slight rust

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

both front tyres badly perished and recommend changing

Pass 8 Dec 2021 97,623 miles

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

REAR FLOORS RUSTY

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 97,621 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

REAR FLOORS RUSTY

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,960 miles

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

front tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,398 miles

exhaust held by wire

Fail 26 Apr 2019 88,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust held by wire

Pass 10 May 2018 82,448 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 82,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 78,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished between tread

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 75,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tread

Pass 13 May 2015 71,594 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 71,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 65,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 May 2014 65,832 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,919 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 54,276 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 54,276 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,074 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,874 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,838 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,147 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 33,147 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,029 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,930 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 DWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DWL, 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 DWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 August 2003.

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