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KF03 RVW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,868 mi
Last recorded166,868 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 RVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 166,868 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive washer bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under powered, smell from engine area

Fail 15 Oct 2021 166,868 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive washer bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under powered, smell from engine area

Pass 23 Oct 2020 159,904 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer wishbone joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 155,201 miles

rear seats and belts removed at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2019 155,119 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer section 1.6mm no reserve tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats and belts removed at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2018 150,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats and belts removed ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 147,039 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing no rear seats ,no rear belts fitted at time of test ()

Fail 28 Oct 2017 147,023 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre deep cut in treaded area

Pass 3 Nov 2016 143,491 miles

outer headlamp covers slightly tarnished

Fail 29 Oct 2016 143,452 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not running (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven offside reduced effort (3.7.B.2)

outer headlamp covers slightly tarnished

Pass 5 Nov 2015 140,136 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 140,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s front shock absorber has very little damping

Pass 15 Oct 2014 131,424 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS / N/S HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER / N/S/F TYRE 2.4MM ON OUTER EDGE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R SPRING/ CORROSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE TO WHEEL CYL ALSO PIPE TO FLEXI HOSE

WHEEL COVERS FITTED

Fail 15 Oct 2014 131,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH HEADLIGHTS / N/S HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER / N/S/F TYRE 2.4MM ON OUTER EDGE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R SPRING/ CORROSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE TO WHEEL CYL ALSO PIPE TO FLEXI HOSE

WHEEL COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Nov 2013 123,872 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp adjuster not working

Pass 3 Nov 2012 116,537 miles

O/S/F TYRE 2.8MM / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F & BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES / VERY SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 4 Nov 2011 108,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

injector blowing

Fail 4 Nov 2011 108,282 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

injector blowing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,183 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,156 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,885 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,546 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 43,546 miles

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)

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 RVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 April 2003.

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