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KB03 FYX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,424 mi
Last recorded164,424 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 FYX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 164,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 164,421 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 153,789 miles

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))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 153,789 miles

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))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 141,211 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 134,502 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 134,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 134,371 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 124,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside Head light aim slightly defused

Pass 12 Sep 2016 119,188 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 98,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 98,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,089 miles

coolant leak cam belt area & rad top hose area

front & rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight weep from steering rack

Fail 24 Jul 2013 85,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak cam belt area & rad top hose area

front & rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,749 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,064 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 51,653 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dents in n/s/front road wheel rim

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber outer covers loose

o/s/rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,653 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dents in n/s/front road wheel rim

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber outer covers loose

o/s/rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,773 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear plate slightley warn

sill covers fitted unable to test outer sills

Fail 1 Aug 2007 37,518 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,518 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 30,999 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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KB03 FYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KB03 FYX, 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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KB03 FYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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