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KJ03 EWC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,940 mi
Last recorded148,940 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 EWC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 148,940 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 148,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust flexi det

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre 8yr old

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

damage to o/s/r quarter panel

exhaust corroded

exhaust mounting corroded

m.i. l light on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 138,353 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

o/s/r service brake lazy

Fail 20 Jan 2016 138,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

dash warning light on

o/s/r service brake lazy

Pass 23 Jan 2015 130,997 miles

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

both rear shock shrouds adrift

dash warning light on

Fail 23 Jan 2015 130,997 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear shock shrouds adrift

dash warning light on

Pass 24 Jan 2014 123,831 miles

both rear shock shrouds adrift

dash light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 123,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock shrouds adrift

dash light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 114,816 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear shock shrouds adrift

dash warning light on

n/s/r bearing noisey?

Pass 6 Jan 2012 104,565 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

Fail 6 Jan 2012 104,565 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

Pass 28 Jan 2011 94,681 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 94,529 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear shock shrouds adrift

Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,973 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,537 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,451 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 58,451 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,781 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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KJ03 EWC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KJ03 EWC, 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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KJ03 EWC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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