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KA03 DYU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,497 mi
Last recorded96,497 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 96,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,635 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,563 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust System slightly Deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,867 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,853 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,896 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 71,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,972 miles

back box corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2009 58,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,368 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,300 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,477 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 28,477 miles

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

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 DYU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey 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 DYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA03 DYU registered?

KA03 DYU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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The MOT history for KA03 DYU 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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