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YS03 KTG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,825 mi
Last recorded124,825 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 KTG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 124,825 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 124,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,918 miles

slight oil leaking from engine

front brakes wearing thin

o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r tyres getting close to legal limits

Fail 31 Mar 2016 118,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes wearing thin

o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r tyres getting close to legal limits

slight oil leaking from engine

Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 115,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 112,015 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,015 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 106,862 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

service brake & parking brakes have only just met requirements

Fail 30 Apr 2013 106,862 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

suspect engine fault, injectors leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2013 106,604 miles

front number plate weak

nsr tyre getting low on tread

Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,869 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 96,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,274 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 89,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s and o/s rear has two none ford wheel nuts

Pass 23 Mar 2010 84,189 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,683 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 61,467 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 61,467 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,688 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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YS03 KTG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YS03 KTG, 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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YS03 KTG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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