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KH03 FDV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 FDV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 96,625 miles

Central Exhaust corroded.

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides fading. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central General underbody corrosion.

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 93,983 miles

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,815 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,822 miles

Central Front Both shockers corroded.

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable corroded

Offside Rear Handbrake cable corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 87,822 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Front Both shockers corroded.

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable corroded

Offside Rear Handbrake cable corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,314 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 81,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 80,867 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x 1 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wiper blade end split

tyre sizes differ fronts 185/60/R15 rears 195/60/R15

Pass 12 Nov 2018 72,825 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 67,469 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 67,420 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory brake light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,623 miles

brake performance just passed may need checking

two front tyres cracking between treads

Fail 5 Aug 2016 62,623 miles

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

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

brake performance just passed may need checking

two front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 17 Sep 2015 61,524 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 61,524 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 57,669 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,725 miles

exhaust rear hanger corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 53,487 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,301 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,407 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,108 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,342 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 FDV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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