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KC03 EKL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,253 mi
Last recorded116,253 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 EKL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 116,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 115,149 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side/axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 115,135 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side/axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 114,991 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 114,990 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel nsr and osr (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 114,173 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 112,284 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 108,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 107,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 104,171 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 104,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 102,534 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 102,523 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,523 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 97,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,350 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,000 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,669 miles

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

o/s/f drive shatf seal leaking

rear gearbox mounting split

Pass 26 May 2010 71,821 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 58,949 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 47,079 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,059 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,674 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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KC03 EKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 KC03 EKL, 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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KC03 EKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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