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KC03 FBJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

138,264 mi
Last recorded138,264 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 FBJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 138,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 138,255 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification subframe damaged (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 132,508 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 132,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached loose in hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 132,471 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 132,426 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 115,868 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 115,868 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 113,167 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

eml light showing

Fail 31 May 2019 113,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

eml light showing

Pass 22 Feb 2018 107,315 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 107,209 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 104,026 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND GREASED

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,125 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,743 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,175 miles

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

engine man light on

n/s/f bumper sharp & dangerous

Fail 25 Apr 2014 92,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

engine man light on

n/s/f bumper sharp & dangerous

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,651 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2012 74,404 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

PAS pump noisy

front wipers smearing screen slightly

nearside front tyre has sidewall rubbed away and cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2011 59,508 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

front wipers smearing screen slightly

nearside front tyre has sidewall rubbed away and cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,847 miles

both rear bump stops deteriating

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,609 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing excessivly noisey

Fail 24 Jul 2009 43,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing excessivly noisey

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,564 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 38,539 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,925 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,072 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,257 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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KC03 FBJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 KC03 FBJ, 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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KC03 FBJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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