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KH03 ELW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,064 mi
Last recorded137,064 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 137,064 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 137,064 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

mil light on

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 123,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mil light on

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 112,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,780 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 92,780 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 73,022 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,890 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,381 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to the 1.6mm limit and nail in the tread

Pass 11 Nov 2010 64,378 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 64,374 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,418 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 57,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,739 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,460 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,283 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,273 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,707 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 ELW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ELW, 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 ELW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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