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KA03 EBC

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,193 mi
Last recorded86,193 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 EBC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,193 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear outer edges perished

Fail 19 Jun 2016 86,187 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 84,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,128 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 60,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

the outer tread pattern on the front btyres has feathered BADLY, this could be a tracking fault

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

the outer tread pattern on the front btyres has feathered BADLY, this could be a tracking fault

Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,352 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,589 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jul 2009 51,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 50,312 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,710 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,382 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 EBC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EBC, 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 EBC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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