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FD03 KNV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,752 mi
Last recorded81,752 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 KNV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 81,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 81,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 78,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 78,543 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 77,091 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 72,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses cloudy

dampness around steering rack

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 18 Jul 2022 72,217 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses cloudy

dampness around steering rack

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,467 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,341 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded slightly, coated in grease

Both front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded slightly, Coated in grease

Front brake discs worn and corroded slightly

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Offside rear tyre worn, out of shape slightly

Steering rack damp

Fail 22 Jul 2020 66,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Both front brake pipes corroded slightly, coated in grease

Both front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded slightly, Coated in grease

Front brake discs worn and corroded slightly

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Offside rear tyre worn, out of shape slightly

Steering rack damp

Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 64,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 61,810 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,822 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,567 miles

sidewall crackes in both front tyres n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,156 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 56,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 53,153 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 49,479 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 45,373 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 42,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 42,063 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 37,586 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 15 May 2008 32,032 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 32,032 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,159 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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FD03 KNV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD03 KNV, 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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FD03 KNV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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