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KD03 YCE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,405 mi
Last recorded100,405 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 YCE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2023 100,405 miles

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2023 95,886 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 95,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 91,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 91,247 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,116 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 88,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 85,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 73,070 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 71,410 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,023 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,819 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 59,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both headlamp lens discoloured/scratched.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlamp beam pattern wolly only just ok for test.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,505 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 54,496 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,710 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 49,658 miles

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

dampness of oil around power steering pump

eml on

slight corrosion osf brake pipe to flexi

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,636 miles

engine warning light on////osr tyre 2mm on outer edge///nail in nsr tyre///front wipers starting to smear////slight corrosion on osf outer brake pipe///

Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,120 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,319 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,684 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,696 miles

slight noise n/s rear wheel

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

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

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 YCE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YCE, 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 YCE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 May 2003.

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