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KX03 PUJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,863 mi
Last recorded136,863 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 PUJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 136,863 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor/Spare Wheel Well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mounting Area On Floor Section, factory drain holes extended by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mounting Area On Floor Section, factory drain holes extended by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 136,863 miles

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear behind axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 130,028 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 130,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 124,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 114,875 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 111,675 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 111,675 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 109,087 miles

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

Injector leak.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 95,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shock have surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

engine coolant level below min

rear seats and seat belts could not be tested due to seats folded away

Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,434 miles

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

Nearside Front knocking noise reqs investigation

Fail 20 Feb 2018 82,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injector blowing (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front knocking noise reqs investigation

Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,816 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 70,816 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,692 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,582 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 59,001 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,133 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 53,198 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,463 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 45,453 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,453 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 416,244 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 36,887 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 32,308 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,308 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,568 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre treads worn to 2mm on edges .

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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KX03 PUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red 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 KX03 PUJ, 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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KX03 PUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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