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2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

143,978 mi
Last recorded143,978 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 YVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 143,978 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 143,978 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 138,495 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 135,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 133,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover missing

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 133,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover missing

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 132,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover missing

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 131,048 miles

Diesel injector popping

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 128,633 miles

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

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

both head lamps weathered

Fail 22 Nov 2018 128,616 miles

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

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

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

both head lamps weathered

Pass 25 Nov 2017 126,068 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 126,065 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 123,812 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber cover missing

Fail 19 Nov 2016 123,812 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover missing

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 122,150 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 122,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 119,979 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 119,976 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 118,008 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 118,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 109,255 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 109,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,472 miles

Oil leak

chuffing at no4 injector

Fail 3 Mar 2011 81,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

chuffing at no4 injector

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,174 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 59,068 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 59,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,221 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,301 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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KX03 YVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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