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KG03 YKJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,415 mi
Last recorded143,415 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 YKJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 143,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 129,941 miles

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

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

head lamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2024 129,941 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

head lamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 28 Dec 2022 127,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

engine oil on min

Pass 6 Jan 2022 123,615 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 123,615 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective needs a polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective needs a polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,100 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 119,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2019 116,832 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

traffic film on both headlamps but not affecting beam patterns

Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,895 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 112,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 112,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 110,888 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 110,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,530 miles

child seat fitted

slight side play in handbrake lever

Pass 4 Dec 2014 105,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2014 105,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2013 102,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,781 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 99,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 97,329 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 96,076 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 93,831 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 91,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 87,317 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 87,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 82,669 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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KG03 YKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KG03 YKJ, 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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What year was KG03 YKJ registered?

KG03 YKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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