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KC03 FAA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,759 mi
Last recorded157,759 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 FAA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 157,759 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 138,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

narside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 1 Jul 2015 138,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front steering rack inner knuckles worn badly

narside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2014 126,800 miles

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

engine oil leak

exhaust getting rusty/weak

offside front headlight lens turning cloudy

Fail 30 Jun 2014 126,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust getting rusty/weak

offside front headlight lens turning cloudy

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,899 miles

nearside front wiper starting to split

oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Jul 2013 121,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nearside front wiper starting to split

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Jul 2012 112,903 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jun 2012 112,801 miles

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

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2011 108,291 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2010 94,929 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2009 80,276 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 68,240 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 54,924 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 40,316 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 FAA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FAA, 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 FAA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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