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KS03 RFE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,351 mi
Last recorded70,351 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 RFE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 70,351 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both - NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back/box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,318 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - too flexi hose's (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 68,318 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system too flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - too flexi hose's (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both - splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1956015 ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,603 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,601 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf/osf/nsr/osr - from flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

slight misiting of diesel around injector area

Fail 10 Jun 2016 63,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (1956015) (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf/osf/nsr/osr - from flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

slight misiting of diesel around injector area

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,192 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 57,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 54,366 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,880 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,501 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,039 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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KS03 RFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS03 RFE, 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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KS03 RFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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