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KB03 ZXU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,296 mi
Last recorded147,296 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 ZXU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2019 147,296 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 143,790 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 143,774 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear exhaust mount missing but system still supported

Pass 15 Mar 2017 140,048 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 140,048 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both o/s + n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 128,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 116,266 miles

both headlamps misted.

o/s drive shaft bearing rough on rotation

Pass 5 Sep 2013 107,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,483 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,691 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,314 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,316 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,747 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,263 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 ZXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KB03 ZXU, 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 ZXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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