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KC03 FCJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,545 mi
Last recorded112,545 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 FCJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 112,545 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 112,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,801 miles

engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear handbrake cable mounting points deteriorated not insure

Pass 11 Jul 2015 95,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,230 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2013 91,230 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished and tread depths low (both 2mm) on outer edges

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,557 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) on outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) and perished on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2011 88,194 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 88,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 82,698 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 69,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,052 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,422 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,034 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 22,881 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 FCJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FCJ, 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 FCJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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