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KC03 ELV

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,072 mi
Last recorded73,072 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 ELV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 73,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,888 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 69,832 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 68,174 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,620 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 65,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 59,620 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 59,617 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,327 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 50,828 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,366 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 45,366 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,559 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,995 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 43,995 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,684 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,338 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s front head light lens deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,755 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,509 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 31,007 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 25,088 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 20,968 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,587 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 ELV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue 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 ELV, 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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What year was KC03 ELV registered?

KC03 ELV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is KC03 ELV safe to buy?

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