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FD03 LKE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,985 mi
Last recorded131,985 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 LKE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 131,985 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 105,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both Sides rear shock absorber dust covers dropped

Rear reverse light inop

Fail 16 Sep 2024 105,967 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both Sides rear shock absorber dust covers dropped

Rear reverse light inop

Pass 18 Sep 2023 104,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust boot dropped (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust boot dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 104,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust boot dropped (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust boot dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 102,517 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,598 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 98,596 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,140 miles

Both rear shock bump stops/ dust boots dropped

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 95,136 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Both rear shock bump stops/ dust boots dropped

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 88,936 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers/bump stops dropped

Fail 23 Apr 2019 88,936 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers/bump stops dropped

Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,805 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock dust cover dropped

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2018 82,805 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock dust cover dropped

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn edges 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Dust cover dropped

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,749 miles

Engine Oil low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn inner edge 2-3mm 195 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyres perished due to age

Fail 20 Apr 2015 65,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,487 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 59,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,629 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,004 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 36,127 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,127 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 31,315 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,315 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,344 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 21,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,488 miles

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)

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 LKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD03 LKE, 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 LKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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