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KB03 JHL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,952 mi
Last recorded116,952 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 JHL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 116,952 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 111,262 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 107,177 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 102,873 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,416 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides - dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test dog-cage

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

Steering system slightly rough both sides - top mount bearings deteriorated (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,366 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test dog-cage

Pass 23 Aug 2019 79,941 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,077 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,726 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside headlamp crazzed

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged power steering hose slight cracks (2.3.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 57,035 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside headlamp crazzed

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged power steering hose slight cracks (2.3.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,236 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 55,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 2 May 2014 53,458 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

nearside headlamp lens crazzed

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,504 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread possably close to cords

front nearside headlamp lens crazed

front nearside tyre cracks in tread and sidewall possably close to cords

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,322 miles

both rear tyres cracks in tread and side walls

front nearside lens crazed

front nearside tyre cracks in tread and sidewall

rear brake imbalance of27%

rear offside tyre puncher and screew in tread

Pass 4 May 2011 46,221 miles

both front wipers blades smearing screen

Pass 4 May 2010 42,285 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 36,612 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,822 miles

rear silencer outer skin rusty but not blowing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,847 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,289 miles

All tyres have cracks between treads

Nearside 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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KB03 JHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KB03 JHL, 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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KB03 JHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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