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KH03 BZM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,738 mi
Last recorded122,738 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 BZM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2025 122,738 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 122,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 118,370 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTHSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 118,364 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTHSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 108,964 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 108,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and nearside headlamps lens dull (strong advice) (4.1.4 (b))

body work damage to nearside

Fail 30 Nov 2020 92,446 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating brake performance very low (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint gaiter deep cracks (strong advice) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and nearside headlamps lens dull (strong advice) (4.1.4 (b))

body work damage to nearside

Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,943 miles

(emissions ) just pass

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 88,943 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (nearside rear ) service brake performance very low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(emissions ) just pass

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,855 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 86,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern lens dull (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern lens dull (4.1.2 (c))

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

both headlamp lens very dull

Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,810 miles

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

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

body work damage to nearside rear door outer skin

front exhaust down pipe flexi deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2017 84,784 miles

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

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres has a deep tears side walls perished +both tyres worn/bald+uneven wear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

body work damage to nearside rear door outer skin

front exhaust down pipe flexi deteriorated

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside service brake performance low

Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,211 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) nearside front tyre worn from the edges+tyre worn low (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps lens dull +out put low

coolent leaks

nail in offside rear tyre

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

both rear tyres side walls perished+tyre treads has a serious cracks

Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn from inner shoulder + (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlamps lens dull

nail in offfside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre outer side wall scuffed+has a serious crackes/uneven wear +side wall perished

Fail 19 Nov 2015 80,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn from inner shoulder + (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both headlamps lens dull

nail in offfside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre outer side wall scuffed+has a serious crackes/uneven wear +side wall perished

Pass 8 Nov 2014 77,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps lens dull

both rear tyres treads has a serious cracks

nearside rear service brake performance slightly low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,285 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps lens dull

both rear tyres tread has a serious cracks

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,231 miles

both rear tyres has a seious cracks

rear silencer box slightly corroded making noise

Fail 29 May 2012 67,231 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres has a seious cracks

rear silencer box slightly corroded making noise

Pass 12 May 2011 62,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,775 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 54,071 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 54,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,655 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KH03 BZM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KH03 BZM, 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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What year was KH03 BZM registered?

KH03 BZM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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