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KH03 ECW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,176 mi
Last recorded78,176 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 ECW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 78,176 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 72,149 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 72,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,728 miles

Rear boot not opening

Pass 11 Jun 2015 71,210 miles

*** nearside front tyre worn and outer wall perished 195/60/15 ***

centre exhaust internal resonance and flexy deteriorating - can be heard on road test

offside rear tyre slightly offshape

Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,984 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 69,984 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 68,643 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,573 miles

coolant level low

offside front tyre wearing thin close to limits, outer edge puncture and slightly offshape due to rim damage

Fail 20 Jun 2012 64,573 miles

coolant level low

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

offside front tyre wearing thin close to limits, outer edge puncture and slightly offshape due to rim damage

Fail 18 Jun 2012 64,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre on legal limit and has a nail outside thread area

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,376 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,315 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,177 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2008 44,089 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 35,075 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2006 25,418 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 ECW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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