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KH03 EPA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,159 mi
Last recorded140,159 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 140,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 129,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 129,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 105,211 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 105,211 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced tarnished (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced tarnished (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,017 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both tarnished (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre had odd wear

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Fail 24 Nov 2016 84,017 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both tarnished (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre had odd wear

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Pass 12 Dec 2015 71,830 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 71,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,024 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 62,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,681 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2013 56,681 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,488 miles

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jun 2012 51,477 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,352 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,955 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,789 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 39,624 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 35,303 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,489 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,886 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 EPA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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