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KF03 RVE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,421 mi
Last recorded175,421 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 RVE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2017 175,421 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfiring (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Pass 12 Mar 2016 166,728 miles

EM light is on

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

both sides at front and rear tyres edges bold wearing close to legal limit

misting of oil and surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 5 Mar 2016 166,679 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EM light is on

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

both sides at front and rear tyres edges bold wearing close to legal limit

misting of oil and surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 Mar 2015 159,249 miles

1>EM light on2>exhaust system slightly deteriorated3>front head lamp covers slightly misty

Fail 3 Mar 2015 159,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1>EM light on2>exhaust system slightly deteriorated3>front head lamp covers slightly misty

Pass 4 Mar 2014 151,151 miles

1>front headlamp covers slightly misty2>oil leak3>front brake discs slightly worn4>slight chips on windscreen

Fail 4 Mar 2014 151,140 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)

Oil leak

Engine management light on signalling fault in system

Fail 2 Mar 2014 151,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on signalling fault in system

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 138,373 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 118,367 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 100,695 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 95,509 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 76,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 76,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,475 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 44,456 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,407 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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KF03 RVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KF03 RVE, 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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KF03 RVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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