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KD03 YBC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

96,152 mi
Last recorded96,152 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 YBC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 96,152 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 96,141 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 92,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 92,784 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 89,665 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 84,542 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 84,542 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,716 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 76,337 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,617 miles

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 16 Jul 2019 73,616 miles

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 13 Jul 2018 70,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,002 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre sidewall badly scuffed

Fail 13 Jul 2017 67,002 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre sidewall badly scuffed

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service brake efficiency just pased

Fail 15 Jul 2016 63,152 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service brake efficiency just pased

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,606 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,231 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 54,231 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,661 miles

engine oil leak

rear tyres badly perished ( reccomend changing soon )

slight inbalance front brakes

Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,947 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,968 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,872 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,872 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,576 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,326 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,779 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 YBC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 YBC, 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 YBC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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