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KU03 OYM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,703 mi
Last recorded171,703 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 OYM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 171,703 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 171,666 miles

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

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

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

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 171,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 156,206 miles

Front windsceen scratched.>>> Nearside rear tyre on 2mm.>>> Nearside rear coil spring corroded.>>>Both headlamp beam patterns weak.>>> Child seats in the rear and nearside front seat.>>>

Strong Advise>>> Brake pipes corroded.>>>>> Both front tyres are in poor condition and are re-treads.>>> Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm and in poor condition.

Fail 13 Apr 2013 155,687 miles

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

Front windsceen scratched.>>> Nearside rear tyre on 2mm.>>> Nearside rear coil spring corroded.>>>Both headlamp beam patterns weak.>>> Child seats in the rear and nearside front seat.>>>

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Strong Advise>>> Brake pipes corroded.>>>>> Both front tyres are in poor condition and are re-treads.>>> Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm and in poor condition.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 143,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers have deteriorated bump stops/ dust covers

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2011 132,291 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine has minor leak of exhaust gases from injector seal

Pass 29 Mar 2010 120,569 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 120,559 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 111,757 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 101,791 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 81,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,667 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 OYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OYM, 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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KU03 OYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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