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KY03 VKM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,327 mi
Last recorded108,327 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 VKM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 108,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 103,478 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 98,896 miles

both headlamp lens becoming faded

Pass 19 May 2014 91,149 miles

both headlamp lens becoming poor condition

Fail 19 May 2014 91,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both headlamp lens becoming poor condition

front brake pads wearing low inner pads

Fail 30 May 2013 84,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 May 2013 84,853 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,250 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 79,250 miles

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

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

o/side front tyre and o/side rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 31 May 2011 72,519 miles

centre brake light not working

offside + nearside front tyre tread wearing inner edge

offside drive shaft bearing noisy

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,877 miles

Driveshaft Support bearing noisy & worn

Rear Heat Shield adrift

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 May 2009 59,740 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 26 May 2009 59,740 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 30 May 2008 51,859 miles

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 5 Jun 2007 43,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,368 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 33,037 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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KY03 VKM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KY03 VKM, 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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KY03 VKM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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