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KB03 JZL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,606 mi
Last recorded119,606 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 119,606 miles

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

Nearside Front N/S/F Tyre has wear on inner edge

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 119,393 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights are cloudy no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has major leak from rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front N/S/F Tyre has wear on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 106,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 106,491 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 99,752 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 91,978 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,159 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 84,159 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 76,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,133 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,119 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level stop lamp not working

offside front tyre worn on edges tread not as deep

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,460 miles

high level stop lamp not working

offside front tyre worn on edges tread not as deep

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,697 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,625 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,383 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 JZL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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