2003 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · KA03 DWG

The 2003 Ford Fusion’s most recent MOT on 2024-01-03 revealed a major failure with 114,666 miles. Key issues included severe chassis corrosion near body mountings, multiple brake pipe and support deficiencies, worn tyres, and a critical oil leak. The vehicle also failed emissions testing due to excessive carbon monoxide. These defects indicate significant structural and mechanical degradation, with corrosion affecting both body panels and underbody components. A recurring pattern of corrosion-related failures dominates the MOT history. From 2022 to 2024, repeated issues with chassis rigidity, body panel corrosion, and underbody rust suggest ongoing exposure to moisture or poor maintenance. Structural weaknesses in the sills and sub-frames (noted in 2022 and 2024) pose safety risks, as corrosion can compromise the vehicle’s integrity. Brake and suspension components also show persistent problems, including worn discs, leaking power steering pipes, and missing brake pipe supports. The condition appears to be worsening . While earlier MOTs (2022–2023) highlighted minor issues like seepage and worn discs, the 2024 failure included severe corrosion, multiple safety-critical defects, and emissions non-compliance.