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KC03 EKM

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,138 mi
Last recorded174,138 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 EKM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2022 174,138 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & N/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/s & N/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 170,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded

unable to see condition off rear brakes

Fail 23 Aug 2021 170,223 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded

unable to see condition off rear brakes

Pass 25 Aug 2020 166,967 miles

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

tracking

Fail 19 Aug 2020 166,967 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

tracking

Pass 16 Apr 2019 159,964 miles

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

unable too see rear brake condition

Pass 20 Apr 2018 152,466 miles

fuel filer neck corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 145,101 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 136,549 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 128,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 120,933 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 113,721 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 102,233 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 102,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,477 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 76,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,432 miles

n/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,604 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,014 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 44,247 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 EKM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKM, 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 EKM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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