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KD03 YAU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,501 mi
Last recorded93,501 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 YAU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 93,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 85,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,862 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 67,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,429 miles

coolant leaking from the thermostat housing

Fail 4 Jul 2012 61,423 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

coolant leaking from the thermostat housing

Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear shockers slightly noisey

Pass 1 May 2010 44,722 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2009 39,385 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 33,322 miles

ADVISE low reserve travel on handbrake lever

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

Fail 8 May 2008 33,322 miles

ADVISE low reserve travel on handbrake lever

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,894 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 29,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

figures on no plates slightly incorrectly spaced

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 YAU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAU, 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 YAU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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