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KD03 TKT

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,328 mi
Last recorded145,328 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 145,328 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 142,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 141,084 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 141,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 137,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 133,014 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 128,194 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 123,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 115,174 miles

crankcase ventilation breather hose is collapsed and split

engine managment warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault in the system

nearside rear tyre has a screw in tread

oil leaking from cam cover

oil leaking from nearside drive shaft seal

Pass 28 Jan 2013 104,725 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 95,281 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 85,287 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Feb 2010 73,610 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 61,881 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 47,581 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2007 47,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,153 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 TKT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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