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KD03 CKU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 CKU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion seal in steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2026

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion seal in steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 99,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and slight seepage of coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 93,502 miles

Gearbox wet with oil

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens has water inside

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 93,502 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox wet with oil

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens has water inside

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake readings low

Pass 17 Aug 2023 87,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 87,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,760 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 80,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,269 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 52,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 49,548 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,283 miles

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

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

Slight leak of fluid from power steering pump

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,252 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear markers and worn on shoulders

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Mar 2016 38,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread edge splitting exposed cords 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

** both front headlamps hazey **

both front tyres worn close to wear markers and worn on shoulders

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,257 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking up

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,233 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 36,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,429 miles

n/s wiper edge cut

n/s/r tyre wall cut

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,599 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin outer edge, slightly offshape and outer wall deteriorating 195/60/15

offside rear tyre slightly offshape and outer wall deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,544 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 32,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,151 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall slight cut

Rear wiper judder

Fail 24 Mar 2009 29,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall slight cut

Rear wiper judder

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,577 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2008 26,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 19,213 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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KD03 CKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KD03 CKU, 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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KD03 CKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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