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KA03 NKU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,081 mi
Last recorded73,081 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 NKU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 73,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,687 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,715 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,164 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,902 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 53,901 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,171 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 50,171 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,538 miles

More smoke emmission than expected for a vehicle of this type.

Pass 31 May 2006 44,351 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 NKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NKU, 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 NKU registered?

KA03 NKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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