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KD03 JCU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,535 mi
Last recorded123,535 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 JCU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,535 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 116,035 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 116,035 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 108,479 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 108,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2017 101,292 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,794 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 92,142 miles

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

Both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 79,353 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,810 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,288 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and has nail in tread

Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,286 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and has nail in tread

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,590 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 495,588 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 45,372 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,372 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,165 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,612 miles

suspect vacuum leak

Fail 9 Jun 2008 38,612 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspect vacuum leak

Pass 25 May 2007 33,412 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,339 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 27,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 JCU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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