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KA03 EBJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,075 mi
Last recorded104,075 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 104,075 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 92,475 miles

front brake pads near limit.

rear n/s seat recline handle not working.

slight coolant leak from bottom hose.

slight exhaust leak from middle to rear silencer.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 92,475 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake pads near limit.

rear n/s seat recline handle not working.

slight coolant leak from bottom hose.

slight exhaust leak from middle to rear silencer.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,854 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 82,691 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,956 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 65,381 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 65,381 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,225 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 52,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,902 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 37,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front headlamp electric adjuster inoperative

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 EBJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA03 EBJ registered?

KA03 EBJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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