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KD03 XDM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,888 mi
Last recorded126,888 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 126,888 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 126,855 miles

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

Coolant leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 118,682 miles

All four tyres cracked and perished - tyres 16 years old.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.51mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp beam image poor.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 111,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 108,593 miles

Offside Front headlamp beam image poor.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 105,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 105,791 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 104,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear Brake Pipes Covered In Grease + O/S/R Corroding - Not Excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F + N/S/F Brake Pipe Covered In Grease + Pipes Corroding - Not Excessively (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight Lens Going Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroding @ Bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,740 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear ,both greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 103,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded towards front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear ,both greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 102,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 May 2019 102,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2018 101,257 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 98,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***Recommend full inspection*** (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***Recommend full inspection*** (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.3.3b)

Various pipes greased

Various underneath surface corrosion

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

front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 14 May 2016 97,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged showing signs of chaffing (2.3.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 97,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 97,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2014 96,592 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 May 2014 96,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 95,876 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 95,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 95,333 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 95,333 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 94,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 91,588 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 83,504 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 76,310 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 58,761 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 39,765 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 XDM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XDM, 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 XDM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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