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KD03 JOH

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,027 mi
Last recorded134,027 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 134,027 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024
Fail 16 Apr 2024

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023
Fail 19 Apr 2023

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 132,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 129,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,071 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 126,057 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 126,047 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

3rd brake light

Pass 7 Apr 2018 122,681 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 122,677 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside side wall, marked with yellow chalk 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 117,874 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 116,485 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 116,485 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 98,080 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,404 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 79,194 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 66,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,680 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,562 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 JOH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JOH, 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 JOH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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