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KD03 YCR

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,226 mi
Last recorded124,226 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 124,226 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear bars, worn on edges [195/60/15h]

centre brake light inop

corrosion in front to rear brake pipe + pipes to both rear flexy hoses

engine light on

exhaust corroding

o/s of steering rack slightly damp

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

possible water leak around radiator area?

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt [childseat fitted]

Fail 8 Mar 2016 124,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15h (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn close to wear bars, worn on edges [195/60/15h]

centre brake light inop

corrosion in front to rear brake pipe + pipes to both rear flexy hoses

engine light on

exhaust corroding

o/s of steering rack slightly damp

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

possible water leak around radiator area?

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt [childseat fitted]

Pass 17 Feb 2015 111,058 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 11,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,053 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 99,032 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,934 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,933 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 74,802 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,899 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,353 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 51,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 42,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 42,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,058 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 38,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,187 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,648 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 YCR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YCR, 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 YCR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 May 2003.

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