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KL03 JTV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,892 mi
Last recorded99,892 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 JTV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 99,892 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 96,153 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,982 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2014 91,982 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,778 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 87,778 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 82,768 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 82,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 80,541 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2010 75,271 miles

PAS rack damp

oil leak from switch, engine block

Fail 4 Nov 2010 75,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

PAS rack damp

oil leak from switch, engine block

Pass 1 Aug 2009 68,674 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges (tread not cut as deep)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 68,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges (tread not cut as deep)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,785 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 58,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

extensive damage on nearside front bumper and wing

Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,388 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 47,068 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front pads wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2006 27,573 miles

front brake discs lipped

handbrake handle very slack

rear wiper blade split

tailgate brake light not working

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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KL03 JTV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc 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 KL03 JTV, 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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KL03 JTV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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