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KH03 JWL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,204 mi
Last recorded159,204 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 JWL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 159,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 159,203 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 154,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 150,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamps misted

Fail 1 May 2024 150,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamps misted

Pass 24 Apr 2023 135,558 miles

Brake pipe near fuel tank corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2022 108,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inti hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front front brake pads look low

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 108,484 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inti hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front front brake pads look low

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 108,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake under body are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bumper damaged and tape up

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 102,113 miles

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

under body covered in suffice rust

Fail 27 Apr 2019 101,999 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

under body covered in suffice rust

Pass 8 May 2018 95,618 miles

Front brake pipes greased

Front strongly advise front headlight lenses treated to clear discoloration of lenses as image is getting vague

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 95,589 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to box (7.1.2)

Front brake pipes greased

Front strongly advise front headlight lenses treated to clear discoloration of lenses as image is getting vague

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 88,554 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight lenses misting advise treatment

Offside Front headlight lenses misting advise treatment

front bumper has slight damage

Pass 3 May 2016 81,606 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 81,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misted (1.8.A.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES AGE CRACKING ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT 195/60/15/H

n/s headlight lens misting

rear brake pipes have slight surface rust

Fail 5 May 2015 74,385 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 74,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,110 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,143 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,313 miles

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,242 miles

rear exhaust is starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,624 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 43,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,828 miles

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

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 JWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel 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 KH03 JWL, 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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KH03 JWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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