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KA03 DXH

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,211 mi
Last recorded86,211 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 86,211 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler neck corroded.

Fail 13 Jul 2020 86,211 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler neck corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,637 miles

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Jul 2019 82,637 miles

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction gps /phone mount in excess of 40mm removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,214 miles

Nearside Rear sill closing panels corroded

Offside Rear sill closing panels corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2018 78,136 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill closing panels corroded

Offside Rear sill closing panels corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.63 mm recorded!! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 73,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.63 mm recorded!! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,586 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2016 68,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,706 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wiper blade split

Rear chassis corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 62,706 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wiper blade split

Rear chassis corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,427 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 56,427 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front shockabsorber casing heavily corroded

offside front brake pads contaminated with oil

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,632 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,896 miles

all brake pipes greased unable to check correctly

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,214 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,432 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,997 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,477 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 DXH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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