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KD03 KAE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,780 mi
Last recorded126,780 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 126,780 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 126,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 119,505 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2015 112,423 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,404 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jun 2013 98,108 miles

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

both front headlamp lens deteriorating

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,515 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 83,515 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 75,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 75,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,437 miles

front brake pads low

handbrake slight travel

Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,657 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,568 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KAE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KD03 KAE, 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 KAE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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