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KD03 YDJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,496 mi
Last recorded121,496 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 YDJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 121,496 miles

EML LIGHT DISPLAYED

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

REAR BRAKES EFFICIENCY JUST MET IT REQUIREMENTS IT APPEARS IT WILL NEED ADJUST OR REPAIR

Pass 27 Sep 2016 118,565 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT DISPLAYED

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 115,360 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 115,154 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 108,497 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 108,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine management lamp indicates fault

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,295 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 100,295 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 100,140 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise engine management light on

advise nearside front tyre on 2/3mm

advise offside rear tyre on 2mm

advise tracking

Fail 25 Jul 2012 93,707 miles

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

The engine light is on.

The front tyres and the o/s rear tyre are wearing on the edges and cracking.

Washers and wipers.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 93,707 miles

The engine light is on.

The front tyres and the o/s rear tyre are wearing on the edges and cracking.

Washers and wipers.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,309 miles

The engine light is on.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.

The o/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges and cracking.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 85,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The engine light is on.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.

The o/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges and cracking.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,358 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Washers and wipers.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 75,358 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Washers and wipers.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,977 miles

The o/s front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,784 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 56,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,528 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 YDJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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