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KJ03 TMX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,690 mi
Last recorded77,690 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 TMX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 77,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 77,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 74,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 74,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 59,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,196 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 51,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 45,503 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,402 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,831 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2017 38,829 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,853 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,839 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and on 3mm

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,428 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 30,428 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,399 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 26,399 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 24,007 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,327 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 14,489 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 10,542 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 7,020 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 6,385 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 4,780 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 4,780 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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KJ03 TMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KJ03 TMX, 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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KJ03 TMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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