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VA03 KNB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,617 mi
Last recorded90,617 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 KNB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 90,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers defective

Pass 17 Dec 2020 71,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear one or both rear shock absorbers defective/excessive damping effect

Pass 20 Jun 2019 53,250 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 53,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,209 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant low

both rear shock absorbers have little damping effect

Fail 15 Aug 2017 53,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant low

both rear shock absorbers have little damping effect

Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,202 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,105 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,474 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,834 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,108 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,564 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,029 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,683 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 25,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,764 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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VA03 KNB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VA03 KNB, 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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VA03 KNB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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