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KU03 OXJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,111 mi
Last recorded113,111 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 OXJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 113,111 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 113,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,089 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,205 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,672 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 95,668 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,921 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 78,898 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,223 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,255 miles

front inner brake pads getting down

very slight wheel bearing noise o/s rear

Fail 26 Mar 2012 61,255 miles

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

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

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

front inner brake pads getting down

very slight wheel bearing noise o/s rear

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,009 miles

o/s wiper blade split at end

Fail 28 Mar 2011 53,009 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,949 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,414 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,127 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 23,716 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 15,688 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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KU03 OXJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU03 OXJ, 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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What year was KU03 OXJ registered?

KU03 OXJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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