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KA03 DZR

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

209,470 mi
Last recorded209,470 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 209,470 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underside

Fail 15 Dec 2022 209,468 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underside

Pass 16 Aug 2021 206,145 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible flexible part. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both very rusty. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General surface corrosion throughout underside,

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Silencer very poor condition.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake only just meets efficency at 16%,Very strongly advise. (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective No spare fitted. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 2.5 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 206,145 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible flexible part. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both very rusty. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General surface corrosion throughout underside,

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Silencer very poor condition.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake only just meets efficency at 16%,Very strongly advise. (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective No spare fitted. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 2.5 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 198,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Slight bumper damage,

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake only just meets efficency @16%. (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 2. ()

Fail 11 Aug 2020 198,574 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Possibly manifold leaking, (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Redgistered after 01/07/2003,cut off date. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Slight bumper damage,

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit of 1.6mm.Very strongly advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake only just meets efficency @16%. (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 2. ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 188,986 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Door surface corrosion.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 188,905 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 188,826 miles

2nd speed on wipers not working,

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak possible thermostat housing seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy manifold slight blow. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer door skin poor condition,corrosion

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive down rear of engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights presented on.5 ()

general corrosion on underside.

top missing of washer bottle,

Fail 5 Jul 2018 188,826 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

2nd speed on wipers not working,

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak possible thermostat housing seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy manifold slight blow. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer door skin poor condition,corrosion

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive down rear of engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights presented on.5 ()

general corrosion on underside.

top missing of washer bottle,

Pass 6 Jul 2017 184,960 miles

Nearside Front body damage,

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

Nearside Rear door outer skin corroded,

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

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

mil lamp on,

wipers noisy in operation,

Fail 30 Jun 2017 184,868 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front body damage,

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge,strongly advise, (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear door outer skin corroded,

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

Oil leak down rear of engine,possible rocker cover leak. ()

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

exhaust heat shield loose,

mil lamp on,

wipers noisy in operation,

Pass 12 Jul 2016 174,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

mil lamp on,

Fail 11 Jul 2016 174,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from joint in nearside front wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

brake fluid dirty

mil lamp on,

Pass 29 Jun 2015 162,848 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 162,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 149,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 149,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine MIL light illuminated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 138,946 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

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

Engine malfunction lamp on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 124,387 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 124,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 113,015 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 113,015 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 100,420 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 100,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 87,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,101 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,114 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 63,114 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,160 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 49,160 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 DZR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 DZR, 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 DZR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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