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KC03 ETX

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,516 mi
Last recorded119,516 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 119,516 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 119,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 109,945 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 101,423 miles

offside front tyre inner side wall cut

Fail 14 May 2015 101,423 miles

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

offside front tyre inner side wall cut

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,472 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 64,957 miles

Near side rear shocker cover loose.

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

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

Off side rear shocker cover loose.

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

Fail 17 May 2011 64,957 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Near side rear shocker cover loose.

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

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

Off side rear shocker cover loose.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,587 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,245 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 51,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,319 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 44,319 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,233 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 ETX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KC03 ETX, 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 ETX registered?

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

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