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KA03 DYC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,478 mi
Last recorded71,478 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

child lock on n/s/r door

o/s/f top mount gorroded and wet suggest rad cap leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,667 miles

Advise Both front wipeers lightly smearing across windscreen

Advise light surface scratches across windsscreen

Advise offside font shock absorber upper securing device & threaded section coroded

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 67,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise Both front wipeers lightly smearing across windscreen

Advise light surface scratches across windsscreen

Advise offside font shock absorber upper securing device & threaded section coroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

unable to chek nearside headlight output or dip beam image as light not working & headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 62,987 miles

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

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

Advsie both of the rear tyres are cracking within the tread area...( replacement advised )...

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,148 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front shock absorber securing nut & threaded section heavily coroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seatbelt slightly fraying

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2011 55,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seatbelt slightly fraying

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2010 52,507 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

front wipers starting to lightly smear across windsreen

Pass 13 Jul 2010 52,507 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

front wipers starting to lightly smear across windsreen

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,517 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 36,769 miles

Advise: Handbrake cable mounting rubber grommets at rear subframe starting to split

Pass 28 Jul 2007 31,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,186 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre tread 2-2.5mm. †off side front tyre tread 3-4mm.

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 DYC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DYC, 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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What year was KA03 DYC registered?

KA03 DYC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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The MOT history for KA03 DYC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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