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KC03 EWL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,380 mi
Last recorded112,380 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 EWL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,380 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 111,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox reaction mount bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover is perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear bump stops are starting to perish

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to nsr rear spring

corrosion to rear axle

oil residue on engine and gearbox

screen washer switch/stork is stiff but operational

Pass 20 Jan 2020 108,900 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 108,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 107,017 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 107,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 104,237 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 104,237 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 100,443 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,638 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,635 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,362 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 79,778 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 75,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 72,266 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 67,759 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,457 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,913 miles

tyres will require inspection/replacement by 60,000 mile service

Pass 29 May 2007 50,554 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 39,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 EWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EWL, 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 EWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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