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KA03 DZX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

189,574 mi
Last recorded189,574 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 DZX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 189,574 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2026 189,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 184,276 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2025 184,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 179,658 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 175,131 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2023 175,131 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 163,342 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 163,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 153,981 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 153,981 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 147,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 147,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 134,257 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 120,810 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 120,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 109,879 miles

Oil leak ()

headlight nbeam patterns not sharp

Fail 23 Feb 2017 109,849 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

headlight nbeam patterns not sharp

Pass 6 Jul 2016 107,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,877 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 95,202 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded thin

Fail 31 Jul 2014 95,202 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded thin

Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,622 miles

Exhaust corroded/one rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,312 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,120 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 62,120 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,026 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 48,858 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,746 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,722 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 32,722 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DZX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 DZX, 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 DZX registered?

KA03 DZX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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