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KU03 VBK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

152,705 mi
Last recorded152,705 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 152,705 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 137,209 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 133,037 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front and to Nearside and Offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear service brake just about passed requirements

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 133,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front and to Nearside and Offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear service brake just about passed requirements

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 120,317 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,767 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 103,433 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 94,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,325 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,327 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,185 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 42,893 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 32,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,142 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 VBK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

KU03 VBK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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