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KU03 VAA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,877 mi
Last recorded81,877 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 VAA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,301 miles

child seats fitted in both nsr and osr seat

light mist of oil on both power steering pump and rack

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,523 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 68,515 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,211 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,592 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 54,592 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,328 miles

nsr bump stop perished

osr bump stop perished

rear heat shield loose

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,191 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 45,191 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,239 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f rack ball end

Fail 16 Mar 2010 31,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in o/s/f rack ball end

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,314 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,327 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,876 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,173 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 VAA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KU03 VAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU03 VAA registered?

KU03 VAA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is KU03 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU03 VAA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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