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KW03 WXY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,640 mi
Last recorded116,640 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 WXY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 116,640 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 111,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seatbelts not checked

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Sep 2013 111,333 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seatbelts not checked

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2012 106,105 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 106,005 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 102,185 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 96,838 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight oil residue on steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,273 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

power steering pump contaminated with oil.

Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,272 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

power steering pump contaminated with oil.

Fail 13 May 2009 81,160 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,726 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2007 55,458 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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KW03 WXY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KW03 WXY, 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 KW03 WXY registered?

KW03 WXY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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