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KA03 DZN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,251 mi
Last recorded116,251 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 116,251 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

eml reset prior to test

underbody, rear axle and sills corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 114,545 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2020 114,540 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 110,634 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 106,577 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 106,575 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre stop lamp Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,516 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,642 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,684 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,173 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 78,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,426 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 74,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,418 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 68,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,069 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 60,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 50,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,982 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,066 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 42,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,760 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 DZN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZN, 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 DZN registered?

KA03 DZN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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