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KD03 HYJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,939 mi
Last recorded134,939 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 HYJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 134,939 miles

Front both front shock absorbers rusty.

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shock showing signs of a slight leak

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

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2024 132,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

both front shocks corroded

both rear shock dust covers insecure

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2023 128,715 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 125,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

battery light flashing

Pass 1 Nov 2021 123,742 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery light on

engine warning light on

Pass 4 Nov 2020 122,199 miles

Central seat belt not fitted (converted to dog harness)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 17 Jul 2019 119,393 miles

Central seatbelt not fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured. borderline pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured. borderline pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

battery light on

Pass 26 Jun 2018 115,134 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 115,134 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 111,301 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 111,292 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 108,256 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 108,256 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 108,174 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,518 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 98,622 miles

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

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

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

cooling fan not working

Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,995 miles

Centre rear seat belt not present at re-test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front to rear brake pipes are showing some corrosion

both headlamps have weak pattern

both rear coil springs have heavy corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe showing some corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2013 93,981 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front to rear brake pipes are showing some corrosion

both headlamps have weak pattern

both rear coil springs have heavy corrosion

hi level brake light not working

o/s/f brake pipe showing some corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 88,244 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,602 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 66,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,451 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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KD03 HYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 KD03 HYJ, 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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KD03 HYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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