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KD03 JBU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,163 mi
Last recorded146,163 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 146,163 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 146,163 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 131,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 131,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 122,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 122,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Rubbing on axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to back very near exhaust pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 117,499 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 117,456 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 104,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material prior to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis rail and up to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis rail to flexi hose and aft of flexi hose to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Heat shield slightly loose but not liable to become detached

Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,439 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 102,417 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 98,985 miles

Nearside Front headlamp glass slight deterioration but still giving correct pattern

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (both pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion adjacent to subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear unable to assess brake pipes prior to and aft of flexi hose as covered in protective grease

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion adjacent to subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear unable to assess brake pipes prior to and aft of flexi hose as covered in protective grease

Fail 4 Jun 2016 98,985 miles

Nearside Front headlamp glass slight deterioration but still giving correct pattern

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (both pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion adjacent to subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear unable to assess brake pipes prior to and aft of flexi hose as covered in protective grease

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion adjacent to subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear unable to assess brake pipes prior to and aft of flexi hose as covered in protective grease

Pass 11 Jun 2015 97,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake pipe to flexi covered in paint

rear view mirror missing

Fail 8 Jun 2015 97,675 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear view mirror missing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,457 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,516 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,635 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,275 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 78,476 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,664 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,967 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 JBU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KD03 JBU, 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 JBU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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