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KD03 KBU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,257 mi
Last recorded102,257 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 102,257 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked right around outer shoulder

Fail 17 Aug 2017 102,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked right around outer shoulder

Pass 16 Jul 2016 98,829 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 89,985 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 89,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,612 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 69,817 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light marks on front windscreen.

nearside and offside rear bump stops adrift.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,974 miles

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

handbrake travel

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 9 Jan 2012 55,974 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake travel

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,854 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 36,337 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,337 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,076 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,790 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 KBU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc 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 KD03 KBU, 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 KBU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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