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KH03 ECC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,294 mi
Last recorded105,294 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 ECC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 105,294 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 102,686 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 102,686 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,483 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 94,483 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,693 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 86,083 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 79,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion rear brake pipes corroded (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,302 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 74,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,890 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 64,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,791 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 58,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,907 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 50,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 47,413 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 47,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,316 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,983 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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KH03 ECC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KH03 ECC, 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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KH03 ECC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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