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KA03 EAY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,607 mi
Last recorded107,607 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 107,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox excessively blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe connecting underneath chassis leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 104,678 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,160 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 98,424 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 95,077 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 92,013 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 88,932 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,956 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight rotation noise

Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,137 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,157 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear lens cracked.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,062 miles

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

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

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

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

engine mount rubber split

Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,825 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,444 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 49,444 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)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,417 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 44,417 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,563 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,234 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,134 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 EAY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

KA03 EAY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 August 2003.

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