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KD03 XBT

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,145 mi
Last recorded100,145 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 100,145 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 100,135 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification not located right (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,023 miles

both front indicators slightly white

Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,627 miles

top centre rear lamp inop

Fail 20 Jul 2016 91,574 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag mil (5.4.2)

top centre rear lamp inop

Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,198 miles

top centre rear lamp inop

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,982 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 51,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,310 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,570 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear and o/s front tyre's cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2011 34,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear and o/s front tyre's cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,990 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,073 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 32,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,579 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,690 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,496 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 XBT 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 72.2%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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