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BN03 KPT

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,533 mi
Last recorded96,533 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 KPT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 96,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear axle bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear axle bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2025 96,106 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamp lenses excessively oxidised causing no beam pattern to show. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower control arm bottom ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower control arm bottom ball joint dust cover split away from the clip. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion where it runs aside the axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very back pipes both sides covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills corroding. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 92,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Front advise both headlamp lenses cleaned

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis rails,,,,,,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 92,736 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing wheel arch liner area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing wheel arch liner area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Front advise both headlamp lenses cleaned

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis rails,,,,,,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 91,436 miles

Both front headlamp lenses worn / misty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 91,436 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front headlamp lenses worn / misty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 88,139 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 88,138 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,157 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 80,368 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 76,317 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,287 miles

Central Front bonnet awkward to open

Central Rear 3rd brake light not working

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlight images poor.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 72,287 miles

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

Central Front bonnet awkward to open

Central Rear 3rd brake light not working

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlight images poor.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,863 miles

Oil leak from down the rear off the engine ()

both rear service brake performance is lower than would be expected

offside rear tyre has started to crack and perish

overall service brake performance has only just passed at 60%

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,057 miles

offside rear tyre is perishing

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,635 miles

front brakes are starting to wear thin

front wipers are splitting on the ends

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,450 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 49,747 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,747 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,025 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,507 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,886 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,178 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,508 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,670 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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BN03 KPT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BN03 KPT, 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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BN03 KPT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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