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AX03 KNZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,779 mi
Last recorded121,779 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 KNZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 121,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2023 121,779 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 121,777 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits ***1.02 %CO*** (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***outer edge*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***front & rear*** (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns/os (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ***turning opaque*** (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ***turning opaque*** (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,952 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 115,952 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 12,417 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

n/s and o/s front headlamp lenses worn, beam patterns poor

Pass 4 May 2019 106,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped but ok for now. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm on front pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split but still clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to de-laminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 96,558 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,883 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

H/light adj, adjusted

Items removed from view

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 72,994 miles

front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,589 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,253 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,158 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,159 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 32,159 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,921 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 18,058 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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AX03 KNZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AX03 KNZ, 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 AX03 KNZ registered?

AX03 KNZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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